Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467,641.12, 2,205,660.76 and 720,212
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,467,641.12, 2,205,660.76 and 720,212 is: 1,082,378.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,467,641.12 : 2,205,660.76 = 720,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,467,641.12/2,205,660.76 = 720,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,467,641.12x = 2,205,660.76 × 720,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,467,641.12x = 1,588,543,347,281.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,588,543,347,281.12/1,467,641.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,082,378.60
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