Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646,992.48, 2,470,143.12 and 464,764
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,646,992.48, 2,470,143.12 and 464,764 is: 697,048.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,646,992.48 : 2,470,143.12 = 464,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,646,992.48/2,470,143.12 = 464,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,646,992.48x = 2,470,143.12 × 464,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,646,992.48x = 1,148,033,597,023.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,148,033,597,023.68/1,646,992.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,048.48
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