Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120,400.94, 1,546,284 and 637,038.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,120,400.94, 1,546,284 and 637,038.50 is: 879,187.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,120,400.94 : 1,546,284 = 637,038.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,120,400.94/1,546,284 = 637,038.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,120,400.94x = 1,546,284 × 637,038.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,120,400.94x = 985,042,439,934 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 985,042,439,934/1,120,400.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,187.45
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