Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661,150, 2,492,141.16 and 479,198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,661,150, 2,492,141.16 and 479,198 is: 718,917.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,661,150 : 2,492,141.16 = 479,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,661,150/2,492,141.16 = 479,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,661,150x = 2,492,141.16 × 479,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,661,150x = 1,194,229,059,589.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,194,229,059,589.68/1,661,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,917.05
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