Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275,944.74, 1,760,843.62 and 732,180
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,275,944.74, 1,760,843.62 and 732,180 is: 1,010,431.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,275,944.74 : 1,760,843.62 = 732,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,275,944.74/1,760,843.62 = 732,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,275,944.74x = 1,760,843.62 × 732,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,275,944.74x = 1,289,254,481,691.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,254,481,691.60/1,275,944.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,010,431.28
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