Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708,750.86, 2,357,982 and 944,754
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,708,750.86, 2,357,982 and 944,754 is: 1,303,708.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,708,750.86 : 2,357,982 = 944,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,708,750.86/2,357,982 = 944,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,708,750.86x = 2,357,982 × 944,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,708,750.86x = 2,227,712,926,428 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,227,712,926,428/1,708,750.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,303,708.44
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