Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965,707.76, 2,948,559.16 and 617,988
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,965,707.76, 2,948,559.16 and 617,988 is: 926,981.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,965,707.76 : 2,948,559.16 = 617,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,965,707.76/2,948,559.16 = 617,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,965,707.76x = 2,948,559.16 × 617,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,965,707.76x = 1,822,174,178,170.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,822,174,178,170.08/1,965,707.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926,981.22
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