Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714,153.42, 2,365,550.94 and 979,205
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,714,153.42, 2,365,550.94 and 979,205 is: 1,351,313.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,714,153.42 : 2,365,550.94 = 979,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,714,153.42/2,365,550.94 = 979,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,714,153.42x = 2,365,550.94 × 979,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,714,153.42x = 2,316,359,308,202.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,316,359,308,202.70/1,714,153.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,351,313.88
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