Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239,141.24, 1,858,906.26 and 529,173
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,239,141.24, 1,858,906.26 and 529,173 is: 793,842.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,239,141.24 : 1,858,906.26 = 529,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,239,141.24/1,858,906.26 = 529,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,239,141.24x = 1,858,906.26 × 529,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,239,141.24x = 983,683,002,322.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 983,683,002,322.98/1,239,141.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,842.52
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