Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718,592.12, 4,078,068 and 799,674.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,718,592.12, 4,078,068 and 799,674.99 is: 1,199,565.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,718,592.12 : 4,078,068 = 799,674.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,718,592.12/4,078,068 = 799,674.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,718,592.12x = 4,078,068 × 799,674.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,718,592.12x = 3,261,128,987,119.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,261,128,987,119.32/2,718,592.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,199,565.38
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