Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,473.28, 1,877,768 and 577,192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,251,473.28, 1,877,768 and 577,192 is: 866,045.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,251,473.28 : 1,877,768 = 577,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,251,473.28/1,877,768 = 577,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,251,473.28x = 1,877,768 × 577,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,251,473.28x = 1,083,832,667,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,083,832,667,456/1,251,473.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 866,045.39
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