Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224,123.72, 1,836,480.78 and 425,289
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,224,123.72, 1,836,480.78 and 425,289 is: 638,036.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,224,123.72 : 1,836,480.78 = 425,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,224,123.72/1,836,480.78 = 425,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,224,123.72x = 1,836,480.78 × 425,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,224,123.72x = 781,035,074,445.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 781,035,074,445.42/1,224,123.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,036.06
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