Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214,333, 1,821,587 and 466,379
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,214,333, 1,821,587 and 466,379 is: 699,602.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,214,333 : 1,821,587 = 466,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,214,333/1,821,587 = 466,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,214,333x = 1,821,587 × 466,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,214,333x = 849,549,923,473 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,549,923,473/1,214,333 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,602.11
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