Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186,823.60, 1,637,809.84 and 642,970
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,186,823.60, 1,637,809.84 and 642,970 is: 887,294.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,186,823.60 : 1,637,809.84 = 642,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,186,823.60/1,637,809.84 = 642,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,186,823.60x = 1,637,809.84 × 642,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,186,823.60x = 1,053,062,592,824.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,053,062,592,824.80/1,186,823.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,294.96
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