Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178,850, 1,626,813 and 642,306
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,178,850, 1,626,813 and 642,306 is: 886,382.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,178,850 : 1,626,813 = 642,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,178,850/1,626,813 = 642,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,178,850x = 1,626,813 × 642,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,178,850x = 1,044,911,750,778 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,044,911,750,778/1,178,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,382.28
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