Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845,704.98, 2,768,988 and 631,291
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,845,704.98, 2,768,988 and 631,291 is: 947,083.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,845,704.98 : 2,768,988 = 631,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,845,704.98/2,768,988 = 631,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,845,704.98x = 2,768,988 × 631,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,845,704.98x = 1,748,037,203,508 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,748,037,203,508/1,845,704.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,083.76
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