Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179,163.36, 3,268,745.04 and 683,372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,179,163.36, 3,268,745.04 and 683,372 is: 1,025,058
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,179,163.36 : 3,268,745.04 = 683,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,179,163.36/3,268,745.04 = 683,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,179,163.36x = 3,268,745.04 × 683,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,179,163.36x = 2,233,768,835,474.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,233,768,835,474.88/2,179,163.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,025,058
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