Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314,963.36, 1,971,260.82 and 472,923
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,314,963.36, 1,971,260.82 and 472,923 is: 708,958.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,314,963.36 : 1,971,260.82 = 472,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,314,963.36/1,971,260.82 = 472,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,314,963.36x = 1,971,260.82 × 472,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,314,963.36x = 932,254,580,776.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 932,254,580,776.86/1,314,963.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,958.60
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