Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200,971.68, 1,657,146 and 664,324
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,200,971.68, 1,657,146 and 664,324 is: 916,659.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,200,971.68 : 1,657,146 = 664,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,200,971.68/1,657,146 = 664,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,200,971.68x = 1,657,146 × 664,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,200,971.68x = 1,100,881,859,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,100,881,859,304/1,200,971.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,659.30
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