Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468,251.71, 3,702,772 and 761,993.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,468,251.71, 3,702,772 and 761,993.93 is: 1,143,112.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,468,251.71 : 3,702,772 = 761,993.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,468,251.71/3,702,772 = 761,993.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,468,251.71x = 3,702,772 × 761,993.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,468,251.71x = 2,821,489,788,173.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,821,489,788,173.96/2,468,251.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,112.66
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