Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,016.96, 1,758,025.44 and 423,888
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,172,016.96, 1,758,025.44 and 423,888 is: 635,832
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,172,016.96 : 1,758,025.44 = 423,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,172,016.96/1,758,025.44 = 423,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,172,016.96x = 1,758,025.44 × 423,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,172,016.96x = 745,205,887,710.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 745,205,887,710.72/1,172,016.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,832
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