Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478,410.72, 2,217,596.64 and 356,470
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,478,410.72, 2,217,596.64 and 356,470 is: 534,700.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,478,410.72 : 2,217,596.64 = 356,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,478,410.72/2,217,596.64 = 356,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,478,410.72x = 2,217,596.64 × 356,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,478,410.72x = 790,506,674,260.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,506,674,260.80/1,478,410.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,700.31
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