Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714,570.40, 2,366,252 and 950,870
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,714,570.40, 2,366,252 and 950,870 is: 1,312,280.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,714,570.40 : 2,366,252 = 950,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,714,570.40/2,366,252 = 950,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,714,570.40x = 2,366,252 × 950,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,714,570.40x = 2,249,998,039,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,249,998,039,240/1,714,570.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,312,280.93
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