Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,255.20, 1,419,658 and 708,726.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 947,255.20, 1,419,658 and 708,726.40 is: 1,062,173.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,255.20 : 1,419,658 = 708,726.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,255.20/1,419,658 = 708,726.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,255.20x = 1,419,658 × 708,726.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,255.20x = 1,006,149,103,571.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,006,149,103,571.20/947,255.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,062,173.22
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