Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446,991.05, 2,170,797.63 and 487,542
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,446,991.05, 2,170,797.63 and 487,542 is: 731,417.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,446,991.05 : 2,170,797.63 = 487,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,446,991.05/2,170,797.63 = 487,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,446,991.05x = 2,170,797.63 × 487,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,446,991.05x = 1,058,355,018,125.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,058,355,018,125.46/1,446,991.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,417.81
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