Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198,020.38, 1,653,259.82 and 654,156
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,198,020.38, 1,653,259.82 and 654,156 is: 902,730.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,198,020.38 : 1,653,259.82 = 654,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,198,020.38/1,653,259.82 = 654,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,198,020.38x = 1,653,259.82 × 654,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,198,020.38x = 1,081,489,827,541.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,081,489,827,541.14/1,198,020.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,730.75
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