Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126,886.96, 1,690,392 and 285,446
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,126,886.96, 1,690,392 and 285,446 is: 428,184.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,126,886.96 : 1,690,392 = 285,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,126,886.96/1,690,392 = 285,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,126,886.96x = 1,690,392 × 285,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,126,886.96x = 482,515,634,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,515,634,832/1,126,886.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,184.59
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