Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205,217.98, 1,663,980 and 746,819
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,205,217.98, 1,663,980 and 746,819 is: 1,031,093.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,205,217.98 : 1,663,980 = 746,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,205,217.98/1,663,980 = 746,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,205,217.98x = 1,663,980 × 746,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,205,217.98x = 1,242,691,879,620 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,242,691,879,620/1,205,217.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,031,093.05
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