Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797,030.84, 2,695,538.58 and 467,331
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,797,030.84, 2,695,538.58 and 467,331 is: 700,994.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,797,030.84 : 2,695,538.58 = 467,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,797,030.84/2,695,538.58 = 467,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,797,030.84x = 2,695,538.58 × 467,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,797,030.84x = 1,259,708,740,129.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,708,740,129.98/1,797,030.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,994.50
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