Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223,845.20, 1,835,055 and 475,016.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,223,845.20, 1,835,055 and 475,016.40 is: 712,247.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,223,845.20 : 1,835,055 = 475,016.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,223,845.20/1,835,055 = 475,016.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,223,845.20x = 1,835,055 × 475,016.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,223,845.20x = 871,681,219,902 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,681,219,902/1,223,845.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,247.94
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