Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720,283.68, 2,374,072.50 and 956,350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,720,283.68, 2,374,072.50 and 956,350 is: 1,319,808.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,720,283.68 : 2,374,072.50 = 956,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,720,283.68/2,374,072.50 = 956,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,720,283.68x = 2,374,072.50 × 956,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,720,283.68x = 2,270,444,235,375 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,270,444,235,375/1,720,283.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,319,808.04
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