Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207,230.80, 1,665,881 and 697,966
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,207,230.80, 1,665,881 and 697,966 is: 963,136.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,207,230.80 : 1,665,881 = 697,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,207,230.80/1,665,881 = 697,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,207,230.80x = 1,665,881 × 697,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,207,230.80x = 1,162,728,298,046 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,162,728,298,046/1,207,230.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,136.71
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