Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,173.36, 3,678,789.36 and 746,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,452,173.36, 3,678,789.36 and 746,450 is: 1,119,836.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,452,173.36 : 3,678,789.36 = 746,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,452,173.36/3,678,789.36 = 746,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,452,173.36x = 3,678,789.36 × 746,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,452,173.36x = 2,746,032,317,772 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,746,032,317,772/2,452,173.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,119,836.13
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