Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170,473.58, 3,256,176.92 and 731,300
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,170,473.58, 3,256,176.92 and 731,300 is: 1,097,107.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,170,473.58 : 3,256,176.92 = 731,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,170,473.58/3,256,176.92 = 731,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,170,473.58x = 3,256,176.92 × 731,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,170,473.58x = 2,381,242,181,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,381,242,181,596/2,170,473.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,097,107.20
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