Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188,286.56, 1,782,896.64 and 522,972
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,188,286.56, 1,782,896.64 and 522,972 is: 784,663.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,188,286.56 : 1,782,896.64 = 522,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,188,286.56/1,782,896.64 = 522,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,188,286.56x = 1,782,896.64 × 522,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,188,286.56x = 932,405,021,614.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 932,405,021,614.08/1,188,286.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,663.44
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