Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717,130.84, 2,369,522 and 953,124.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,717,130.84, 2,369,522 and 953,124.24 is: 1,315,245.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,717,130.84 : 2,369,522 = 953,124.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,717,130.84/2,369,522 = 953,124.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,717,130.84x = 2,369,522 × 953,124.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,717,130.84x = 2,258,448,855,413.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,258,448,855,413.28/1,717,130.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,315,245.64
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