Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201,260.92, 1,801,828.20 and 302,702
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,201,260.92, 1,801,828.20 and 302,702 is: 454,037.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,201,260.92 : 1,801,828.20 = 302,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,201,260.92/1,801,828.20 = 302,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,201,260.92x = 1,801,828.20 × 302,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,201,260.92x = 545,416,999,796.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,416,999,796.40/1,201,260.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,037.08
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