Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373,551.36, 2,060,236.80 and 474,784
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,373,551.36, 2,060,236.80 and 474,784 is: 712,144.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,373,551.36 : 2,060,236.80 = 474,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,373,551.36/2,060,236.80 = 474,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,373,551.36x = 2,060,236.80 × 474,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,373,551.36x = 978,167,468,851.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 978,167,468,851.20/1,373,551.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,144.81
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