Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204,074.40, 1,806,108 and 305,514.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,204,074.40, 1,806,108 and 305,514.40 is: 458,270.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,204,074.40 : 1,806,108 = 305,514.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,204,074.40/1,806,108 = 305,514.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,204,074.40x = 1,806,108 × 305,514.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,204,074.40x = 551,792,001,955.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,792,001,955.20/1,204,074.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,270.69
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