Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299,040.12, 1,948,516.44 and 457,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,299,040.12, 1,948,516.44 and 457,570 is: 686,339.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,299,040.12 : 1,948,516.44 = 457,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,299,040.12/1,948,516.44 = 457,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,299,040.12x = 1,948,516.44 × 457,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,299,040.12x = 891,582,667,450.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 891,582,667,450.80/1,299,040.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,339.59
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