Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201,797.62, 1,658,478.12 and 657,929
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,201,797.62, 1,658,478.12 and 657,929 is: 907,940.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,201,797.62 : 1,658,478.12 = 657,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,201,797.62/1,658,478.12 = 657,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,201,797.62x = 1,658,478.12 × 657,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,201,797.62x = 1,091,160,851,013.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,091,160,851,013.48/1,201,797.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,940.60
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