Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213,770.96, 1,821,181.32 and 465,642
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,213,770.96, 1,821,181.32 and 465,642 is: 698,664.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,213,770.96 : 1,821,181.32 = 465,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,213,770.96/1,821,181.32 = 465,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,213,770.96x = 1,821,181.32 × 465,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,213,770.96x = 848,018,512,207.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 848,018,512,207.44/1,213,770.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,664.36
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