Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973,718.92, 2,723,580.08 and 1,114,364
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,973,718.92, 2,723,580.08 and 1,114,364 is: 1,537,736.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,973,718.92 : 2,723,580.08 = 1,114,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,973,718.92/2,723,580.08 = 1,114,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,973,718.92x = 2,723,580.08 × 1,114,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,973,718.92x = 3,035,059,592,269.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,035,059,592,269.12/1,973,718.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,537,736.48
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