Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283,729.12, 3,425,593.68 and 953,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,283,729.12, 3,425,593.68 and 953,100 is: 1,429,650
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,283,729.12 : 3,425,593.68 = 953,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,283,729.12/3,425,593.68 = 953,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,283,729.12x = 3,425,593.68 × 953,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,283,729.12x = 3,264,933,336,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,264,933,336,408/2,283,729.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,429,650
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