Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209,392.86, 1,814,023.68 and 367,879
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,209,392.86, 1,814,023.68 and 367,879 is: 551,798.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,209,392.86 : 1,814,023.68 = 367,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,209,392.86/1,814,023.68 = 367,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,209,392.86x = 1,814,023.68 × 367,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,209,392.86x = 667,341,217,374.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,341,217,374.72/1,209,392.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,798.54
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