Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594,417.44, 2,391,217.38 and 472,224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,594,417.44, 2,391,217.38 and 472,224 is: 708,214.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,594,417.44 : 2,391,217.38 = 472,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,594,417.44/2,391,217.38 = 472,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,594,417.44x = 2,391,217.38 × 472,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,594,417.44x = 1,129,190,236,053.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,129,190,236,053.12/1,594,417.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,214.93
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