Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179,380.25, 1,769,070.38 and 337,932
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,179,380.25, 1,769,070.38 and 337,932 is: 506,898
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,179,380.25 : 1,769,070.38 = 337,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,179,380.25/1,769,070.38 = 337,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,179,380.25x = 1,769,070.38 × 337,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,179,380.25x = 597,825,489,964.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,825,489,964.50/1,179,380.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,898
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