Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541,773.76, 3,505,704 and 1,726,605.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,541,773.76, 3,505,704 and 1,726,605.84 is: 2,381,395.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,541,773.76 : 3,505,704 = 1,726,605.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,541,773.76/3,505,704 = 1,726,605.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,541,773.76x = 3,505,704 × 1,726,605.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,541,773.76x = 6,052,968,999,711.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,052,968,999,711.36/2,541,773.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,381,395.66
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