Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294,840.16, 1,786,974 and 751,161.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,294,840.16, 1,786,974 and 751,161.68 is: 1,036,657.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,294,840.16 : 1,786,974 = 751,161.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,294,840.16/1,786,974 = 751,161.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,294,840.16x = 1,786,974 × 751,161.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,294,840.16x = 1,342,306,391,956.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,342,306,391,956.32/1,294,840.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,036,657.99
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