Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224,962.64, 1,837,443.96 and 383,580
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,224,962.64, 1,837,443.96 and 383,580 is: 575,370
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,224,962.64 : 1,837,443.96 = 383,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,224,962.64/1,837,443.96 = 383,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,224,962.64x = 1,837,443.96 × 383,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,224,962.64x = 704,806,754,176.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 704,806,754,176.80/1,224,962.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,370
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