Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217,384.64, 1,826,251.92 and 376,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,217,384.64, 1,826,251.92 and 376,002 is: 564,057.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,217,384.64 : 1,826,251.92 = 376,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,217,384.64/1,826,251.92 = 376,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,217,384.64x = 1,826,251.92 × 376,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,217,384.64x = 686,674,374,423.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 686,674,374,423.84/1,217,384.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,057.04
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