Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228,255.88, 1,842,383.84 and 479,777
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,228,255.88, 1,842,383.84 and 479,777 is: 719,665.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,228,255.88 : 1,842,383.84 = 479,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,228,255.88/1,842,383.84 = 479,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,228,255.88x = 1,842,383.84 × 479,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,228,255.88x = 883,933,391,603.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 883,933,391,603.68/1,228,255.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,665.51
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