Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162,864.32, 1,743,927.84 and 374,712
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,162,864.32, 1,743,927.84 and 374,712 is: 561,949.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,162,864.32 : 1,743,927.84 = 374,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,162,864.32/1,743,927.84 = 374,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,162,864.32x = 1,743,927.84 × 374,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,162,864.32x = 653,470,688,782.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,470,688,782.08/1,162,864.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,949.21
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