Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295,613.68, 1,787,941.92 and 714,873
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,295,613.68, 1,787,941.92 and 714,873 is: 986,522.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,295,613.68 : 1,787,941.92 = 714,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,295,613.68/1,787,941.92 = 714,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,295,613.68x = 1,787,941.92 × 714,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,295,613.68x = 1,278,151,404,176.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,151,404,176.16/1,295,613.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,522.00
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