Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472,591.28, 2,209,120.68 and 475,086
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,472,591.28, 2,209,120.68 and 475,086 is: 712,704.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,472,591.28 : 2,209,120.68 = 475,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,472,591.28/2,209,120.68 = 475,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,472,591.28x = 2,209,120.68 × 475,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,472,591.28x = 1,049,522,307,378.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,049,522,307,378.48/1,472,591.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,704.42
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