Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306,499.23, 1,802,908 and 725,760
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,306,499.23, 1,802,908 and 725,760 is: 1,001,514.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,306,499.23 : 1,802,908 = 725,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,306,499.23/1,802,908 = 725,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,306,499.23x = 1,802,908 × 725,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,306,499.23x = 1,308,478,510,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,308,478,510,080/1,306,499.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,001,514.95
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