Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,734,774.62, 2,601,848.42 and 472,307
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,734,774.62, 2,601,848.42 and 472,307 is: 708,375.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,734,774.62 : 2,601,848.42 = 472,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,734,774.62/2,601,848.42 = 472,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,734,774.62x = 2,601,848.42 × 472,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,734,774.62x = 1,228,871,219,343.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,228,871,219,343.41/1,734,774.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,375.14
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