Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168,857.32, 1,752,233.34 and 420,377
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,168,857.32, 1,752,233.34 and 420,377 is: 630,186.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,168,857.32 : 1,752,233.34 = 420,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,168,857.32/1,752,233.34 = 420,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,168,857.32x = 1,752,233.34 × 420,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,168,857.32x = 736,598,594,769.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 736,598,594,769.18/1,168,857.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,186.92
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