Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296,079.12, 1,944,118.68 and 409,546
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,296,079.12, 1,944,118.68 and 409,546 is: 614,319
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,296,079.12 : 1,944,118.68 = 409,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,296,079.12/1,944,118.68 = 409,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,296,079.12x = 1,944,118.68 × 409,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,296,079.12x = 796,206,028,919.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 796,206,028,919.28/1,296,079.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614,319
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