Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708,466.24, 2,562,724.20 and 446,294
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,708,466.24, 2,562,724.20 and 446,294 is: 669,447.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,708,466.24 : 2,562,724.20 = 446,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,708,466.24/2,562,724.20 = 446,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,708,466.24x = 2,562,724.20 × 446,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,708,466.24x = 1,143,728,434,114.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,143,728,434,114.80/1,708,466.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,447.49
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