Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142,768.64, 3,214,060.80 and 646,816
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,142,768.64, 3,214,060.80 and 646,816 is: 970,196.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,142,768.64 : 3,214,060.80 = 646,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,142,768.64/3,214,060.80 = 646,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,142,768.64x = 3,214,060.80 × 646,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,142,768.64x = 2,078,905,950,412.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,078,905,950,412.80/2,142,768.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 970,196.18
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