Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204,400, 1,662,072 and 667,856
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,204,400, 1,662,072 and 667,856 is: 921,641.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,204,400 : 1,662,072 = 667,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,204,400/1,662,072 = 667,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,204,400x = 1,662,072 × 667,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,204,400x = 1,110,024,757,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,110,024,757,632/1,204,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,641.28
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