Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,589.47, 2,057,482.62 and 473,018
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,371,589.47, 2,057,482.62 and 473,018 is: 709,560.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,371,589.47 : 2,057,482.62 = 473,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,371,589.47/2,057,482.62 = 473,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,371,589.47x = 2,057,482.62 × 473,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,371,589.47x = 973,226,313,947.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 973,226,313,947.16/1,371,589.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,560.94
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