Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055,072, 7,582,608 and 1,689,279
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,055,072, 7,582,608 and 1,689,279 is: 2,533,918.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,055,072 : 7,582,608 = 1,689,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,055,072/7,582,608 = 1,689,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,055,072x = 7,582,608 × 1,689,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,055,072x = 12,809,140,459,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,809,140,459,632/5,055,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,533,918.50
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