Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947,183.68, 2,920,781.28 and 599,336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,947,183.68, 2,920,781.28 and 599,336 is: 899,005.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,947,183.68 : 2,920,781.28 = 599,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,947,183.68/2,920,781.28 = 599,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,947,183.68x = 2,920,781.28 × 599,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,947,183.68x = 1,750,529,369,230.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,750,529,369,230.08/1,947,183.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,005.77
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