Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270,574.24, 1,901,766 and 701,060
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,270,574.24, 1,901,766 and 701,060 is: 1,049,330.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,270,574.24 : 1,901,766 = 701,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,270,574.24/1,901,766 = 701,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,270,574.24x = 1,901,766 × 701,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,270,574.24x = 1,333,252,071,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,333,252,071,960/1,270,574.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,049,330.32
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