Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538,369.20, 2,307,772.44 and 473,500
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,538,369.20, 2,307,772.44 and 473,500 is: 710,317.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,538,369.20 : 2,307,772.44 = 473,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,538,369.20/2,307,772.44 = 473,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,538,369.20x = 2,307,772.44 × 473,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,538,369.20x = 1,092,730,250,340 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,092,730,250,340/1,538,369.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,317.30
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