Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180,468.84, 1,629,043.62 and 643,921
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,180,468.84, 1,629,043.62 and 643,921 is: 888,609.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,180,468.84 : 1,629,043.62 = 643,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,180,468.84/1,629,043.62 = 643,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,180,468.84x = 1,629,043.62 × 643,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,180,468.84x = 1,048,975,396,834.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,048,975,396,834.02/1,180,468.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,609.14
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