Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297,365.80, 1,946,234.44 and 398,883
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,297,365.80, 1,946,234.44 and 398,883 is: 598,381.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,297,365.80 : 1,946,234.44 = 398,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,297,365.80/1,946,234.44 = 398,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,297,365.80x = 1,946,234.44 × 398,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,297,365.80x = 776,319,832,130.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,319,832,130.52/1,297,365.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,381.61
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