Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214,171.52, 1,821,454.80 and 456,072
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,214,171.52, 1,821,454.80 and 456,072 is: 684,182.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,214,171.52 : 1,821,454.80 = 456,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,214,171.52/1,821,454.80 = 456,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,214,171.52x = 1,821,454.80 × 456,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,214,171.52x = 830,714,533,545.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,714,533,545.60/1,214,171.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,182.19
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