Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458,079.76, 2,187,119.64 and 460,730
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,458,079.76, 2,187,119.64 and 460,730 is: 691,095
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,458,079.76 : 2,187,119.64 = 460,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,458,079.76/2,187,119.64 = 460,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,458,079.76x = 2,187,119.64 × 460,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,458,079.76x = 1,007,671,631,737.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,007,671,631,737.20/1,458,079.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,095
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