Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171,938.36, 1,757,325.78 and 373,116
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,171,938.36, 1,757,325.78 and 373,116 is: 559,488.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,171,938.36 : 1,757,325.78 = 373,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,171,938.36/1,757,325.78 = 373,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,171,938.36x = 1,757,325.78 × 373,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,171,938.36x = 655,686,365,730.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,686,365,730.48/1,171,938.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,488.78
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