Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154,010.96, 1,730,841.30 and 405,882
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,154,010.96, 1,730,841.30 and 405,882 is: 608,761.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,154,010.96 : 1,730,841.30 = 405,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,154,010.96/1,730,841.30 = 405,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,154,010.96x = 1,730,841.30 × 405,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,154,010.96x = 702,517,328,526.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,517,328,526.60/1,154,010.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,761.40
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