Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229,688, 1,696,969.44 and 664,440
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,229,688, 1,696,969.44 and 664,440 is: 916,927.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,229,688 : 1,696,969.44 = 664,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,229,688/1,696,969.44 = 664,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,229,688x = 1,696,969.44 × 664,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,229,688x = 1,127,534,374,713.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,127,534,374,713.60/1,229,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,927.20
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