Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538,367.20, 2,307,769.44 and 473,498
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,538,367.20, 2,307,769.44 and 473,498 is: 710,314.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,538,367.20 : 2,307,769.44 = 473,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,538,367.20/2,307,769.44 = 473,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,538,367.20x = 2,307,769.44 × 473,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,538,367.20x = 1,092,724,214,301.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,092,724,214,301.12/1,538,367.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,314.30
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