Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,588.47, 2,057,481.12 and 473,017
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,371,588.47, 2,057,481.12 and 473,017 is: 709,559.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,371,588.47 : 2,057,481.12 = 473,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,371,588.47/2,057,481.12 = 473,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,371,588.47x = 2,057,481.12 × 473,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,371,588.47x = 973,223,546,939.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 973,223,546,939.04/1,371,588.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,559.44
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