Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294,863.96, 1,943,493.84 and 655,617
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,294,863.96, 1,943,493.84 and 655,617 is: 984,032.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,294,863.96 : 1,943,493.84 = 655,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,294,863.96/1,943,493.84 = 655,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,294,863.96x = 1,943,493.84 × 655,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,294,863.96x = 1,274,187,600,899.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,274,187,600,899.28/1,294,863.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,032.02
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