Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249,728.84, 1,873,330.96 and 492,102
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,249,728.84, 1,873,330.96 and 492,102 is: 737,655.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,249,728.84 : 1,873,330.96 = 492,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,249,728.84/1,873,330.96 = 492,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,249,728.84x = 1,873,330.96 × 492,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,249,728.84x = 921,869,912,077.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,869,912,077.92/1,249,728.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,655.95
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