Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237,568.37, 1,856,354.16 and 339,018
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,237,568.37, 1,856,354.16 and 339,018 is: 508,527.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,237,568.37 : 1,856,354.16 = 339,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,237,568.37/1,856,354.16 = 339,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,237,568.37x = 1,856,354.16 × 339,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,237,568.37x = 629,337,474,614.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 629,337,474,614.88/1,237,568.37 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,527.44
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