Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719,212.96, 2,371,907.74 and 983,630
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,719,212.96, 2,371,907.74 and 983,630 is: 1,357,062.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,719,212.96 : 2,371,907.74 = 983,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,719,212.96/2,371,907.74 = 983,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,719,212.96x = 2,371,907.74 × 983,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,719,212.96x = 2,333,079,610,296.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,333,079,610,296.20/1,719,212.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,357,062.60
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