Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469,961, 2,204,941.50 and 472,689
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,469,961, 2,204,941.50 and 472,689 is: 709,033.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,469,961 : 2,204,941.50 = 472,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,469,961/2,204,941.50 = 472,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,469,961x = 2,204,941.50 × 472,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,469,961x = 1,042,251,592,693.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,042,251,592,693.50/1,469,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,033.50
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