Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738,286.37, 2,398,945.95 and 974,340
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,738,286.37, 2,398,945.95 and 974,340 is: 1,344,651.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,738,286.37 : 2,398,945.95 = 974,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,738,286.37/2,398,945.95 = 974,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,738,286.37x = 2,398,945.95 × 974,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,738,286.37x = 2,337,388,996,923 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,337,388,996,923/1,738,286.37 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,344,651.28
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