Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702,207.20, 2,348,622 and 1,097,868
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,702,207.20, 2,348,622 and 1,097,868 is: 1,514,784.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,702,207.20 : 2,348,622 = 1,097,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,702,207.20/2,348,622 = 1,097,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,702,207.20x = 2,348,622 × 1,097,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,702,207.20x = 2,578,476,937,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,578,476,937,896/1,702,207.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,514,784.42
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