Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714,760.60, 2,366,476 and 950,814.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,714,760.60, 2,366,476 and 950,814.17 is: 1,312,182.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,714,760.60 : 2,366,476 = 950,814.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,714,760.60/2,366,476 = 950,814.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,714,760.60x = 2,366,476 × 950,814.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,714,760.60x = 2,250,078,901,932.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,250,078,901,932.54/1,714,760.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,312,182.53
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