Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230,098.32, 1,845,136.40 and 388,650
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,230,098.32, 1,845,136.40 and 388,650 is: 582,971.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,230,098.32 : 1,845,136.40 = 388,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,230,098.32/1,845,136.40 = 388,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,230,098.32x = 1,845,136.40 × 388,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,230,098.32x = 717,112,261,860 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,112,261,860/1,230,098.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,971.50
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