Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174,257.36, 1,761,121.08 and 542,826
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,174,257.36, 1,761,121.08 and 542,826 is: 814,116.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,174,257.36 : 1,761,121.08 = 542,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,174,257.36/1,761,121.08 = 542,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,174,257.36x = 1,761,121.08 × 542,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,174,257.36x = 955,982,311,372.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 955,982,311,372.08/1,174,257.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,116.52
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