Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285,116.56, 1,773,470.76 and 712,166
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,285,116.56, 1,773,470.76 and 712,166 is: 982,794.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,285,116.56 : 1,773,470.76 = 712,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,285,116.56/1,773,470.76 = 712,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,285,116.56x = 1,773,470.76 × 712,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,285,116.56x = 1,263,005,577,266.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,263,005,577,266.16/1,285,116.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,794.57
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