Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,571.38, 1,461,840.49 and 291,459.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 974,571.38, 1,461,840.49 and 291,459.79 is: 437,184.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
974,571.38 : 1,461,840.49 = 291,459.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
974,571.38/1,461,840.49 = 291,459.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
974,571.38x = 1,461,840.49 × 291,459.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
974,571.38x = 426,067,724,706.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,067,724,706.08/974,571.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,184.73
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