Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202,538.76, 1,658,706 and 773,361.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,202,538.76, 1,658,706 and 773,361.88 is: 1,066,726.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,202,538.76 : 1,658,706 = 773,361.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,202,538.76/1,658,706 = 773,361.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,202,538.76x = 1,658,706 × 773,361.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,202,538.76x = 1,282,779,990,527.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,282,779,990,527.28/1,202,538.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,066,726.52
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