Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249,200, 1,873,851.84 and 362,736
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,249,200, 1,873,851.84 and 362,736 is: 544,119.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,249,200 : 1,873,851.84 = 362,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,249,200/1,873,851.84 = 362,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,249,200x = 1,873,851.84 × 362,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,249,200x = 679,713,521,034.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 679,713,521,034.24/1,249,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,119.05
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