Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256,565.36, 1,883,732.40 and 457,698
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,256,565.36, 1,883,732.40 and 457,698 is: 686,140.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,256,565.36 : 1,883,732.40 = 457,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,256,565.36/1,883,732.40 = 457,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,256,565.36x = 1,883,732.40 × 457,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,256,565.36x = 862,180,552,015.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,180,552,015.20/1,256,565.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,140.63
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