Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645,954.32, 2,468,682 and 447,970
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,645,954.32, 2,468,682 and 447,970 is: 671,887.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,645,954.32 : 2,468,682 = 447,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,645,954.32/2,468,682 = 447,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,645,954.32x = 2,468,682 × 447,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,645,954.32x = 1,105,895,475,540 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,105,895,475,540/1,645,954.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,887.10
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