Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202,679.98, 1,804,004.91 and 291,870
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,202,679.98, 1,804,004.91 and 291,870 is: 437,801.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,202,679.98 : 1,804,004.91 = 291,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,202,679.98/1,804,004.91 = 291,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,202,679.98x = 1,804,004.91 × 291,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,202,679.98x = 526,534,913,081.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 526,534,913,081.70/1,202,679.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,801.35
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