Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974,809, 2,962,223.22 and 478,901
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,974,809, 2,962,223.22 and 478,901 is: 718,353.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,974,809 : 2,962,223.22 = 478,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,974,809/2,962,223.22 = 478,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,974,809x = 2,962,223.22 × 478,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,974,809x = 1,418,611,662,281.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,418,611,662,281.22/1,974,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,353.86
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