Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703,169.12, 2,350,266 and 977,506.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,703,169.12, 2,350,266 and 977,506.08 is: 1,348,896.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,703,169.12 : 2,350,266 = 977,506.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,703,169.12/2,350,266 = 977,506.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,703,169.12x = 2,350,266 × 977,506.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,703,169.12x = 2,297,399,304,617.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,297,399,304,617.28/1,703,169.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,348,896.76
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