Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002,237.67, 1,502,642.22 and 469,468
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,002,237.67, 1,502,642.22 and 469,468 is: 703,867.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,002,237.67 : 1,502,642.22 = 469,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,002,237.67/1,502,642.22 = 469,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,002,237.67x = 1,502,642.22 × 469,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,002,237.67x = 705,442,437,738.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 705,442,437,738.96/1,002,237.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,867.41
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