Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471,053, 2,206,579.62 and 473,781
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,471,053, 2,206,579.62 and 473,781 is: 710,671.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,471,053 : 2,206,579.62 = 473,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,471,053/2,206,579.62 = 473,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,471,053x = 2,206,579.62 × 473,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,471,053x = 1,045,435,498,943.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,045,435,498,943.22/1,471,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,671.54
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