Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147,481, 3,221,240.94 and 651,573
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,147,481, 3,221,240.94 and 651,573 is: 977,365.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,147,481 : 3,221,240.94 = 651,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,147,481/3,221,240.94 = 651,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,147,481x = 3,221,240.94 × 651,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,147,481x = 2,098,873,622,998.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,098,873,622,998.62/2,147,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,365.40
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