Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146,892.25, 1,582,752 and 630,685.73
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,146,892.25, 1,582,752 and 630,685.73 is: 870,368.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,146,892.25 : 1,582,752 = 630,685.73 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,146,892.25/1,582,752 = 630,685.73/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,146,892.25x = 1,582,752 × 630,685.73 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,146,892.25x = 998,219,092,615.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,219,092,615.20/1,146,892.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,368.68
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