Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249,703.68, 1,724,592 and 676,744.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,249,703.68, 1,724,592 and 676,744.48 is: 933,907.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,249,703.68 : 1,724,592 = 676,744.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,249,703.68/1,724,592 = 676,744.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,249,703.68x = 1,724,592 × 676,744.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,249,703.68x = 1,167,108,116,252.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,108,116,252.16/1,249,703.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,907.88
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