Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206,358.48, 1,808,848.68 and 495,802
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,206,358.48, 1,808,848.68 and 495,802 is: 743,419.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,206,358.48 : 1,808,848.68 = 495,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,206,358.48/1,808,848.68 = 495,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,206,358.48x = 1,808,848.68 × 495,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,206,358.48x = 896,830,793,241.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 896,830,793,241.36/1,206,358.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,419.81
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