Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182,854.52, 1,774,279.98 and 473,049
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,182,854.52, 1,774,279.98 and 473,049 is: 709,572.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,182,854.52 : 1,774,279.98 = 473,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,182,854.52/1,774,279.98 = 473,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,182,854.52x = 1,774,279.98 × 473,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,182,854.52x = 839,321,370,259.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 839,321,370,259.02/1,182,854.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,572.78
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