Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187,879.30, 1,781,725.99 and 334,916.49
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,187,879.30, 1,781,725.99 and 334,916.49 is: 502,348.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,187,879.30 : 1,781,725.99 = 334,916.49 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,187,879.30/1,781,725.99 = 334,916.49/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,187,879.30x = 1,781,725.99 × 334,916.49 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,187,879.30x = 596,729,414,712.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 596,729,414,712.58/1,187,879.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,348.53
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