Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230,660.62, 1,846,186.14 and 520,694
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,230,660.62, 1,846,186.14 and 520,694 is: 781,123.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,230,660.62 : 1,846,186.14 = 520,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,230,660.62/1,846,186.14 = 520,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,230,660.62x = 1,846,186.14 × 520,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,230,660.62x = 961,298,045,981.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 961,298,045,981.16/1,230,660.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,123.59
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