Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225,230.56, 1,837,845.84 and 559,916
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,225,230.56, 1,837,845.84 and 559,916 is: 839,874
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,225,230.56 : 1,837,845.84 = 559,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,225,230.56/1,837,845.84 = 559,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,225,230.56x = 1,837,845.84 × 559,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,225,230.56x = 1,029,039,291,349.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,029,039,291,349.44/1,225,230.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,874
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