Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184,227.20, 1,776,362.76 and 385,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,184,227.20, 1,776,362.76 and 385,506 is: 578,266.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,184,227.20 : 1,776,362.76 = 385,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,184,227.20/1,776,362.76 = 385,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,184,227.20x = 1,776,362.76 × 385,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,184,227.20x = 684,798,502,156.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 684,798,502,156.56/1,184,227.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 578,266.15
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