Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208,936.16, 1,668,266 and 664,984.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,208,936.16, 1,668,266 and 664,984.14 is: 917,641.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,208,936.16 : 1,668,266 = 664,984.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,208,936.16/1,668,266 = 664,984.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,208,936.16x = 1,668,266 × 664,984.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,208,936.16x = 1,109,370,431,301.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,109,370,431,301.24/1,208,936.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 917,641.86
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