Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228,183.68, 1,840,875.84 and 561,936
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,228,183.68, 1,840,875.84 and 561,936 is: 842,263.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,228,183.68 : 1,840,875.84 = 561,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,228,183.68/1,840,875.84 = 561,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,228,183.68x = 1,840,875.84 × 561,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,228,183.68x = 1,034,454,406,026.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,034,454,406,026.24/1,228,183.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,263.60
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