Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319,095.56, 1,978,719.89 and 372,387
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,319,095.56, 1,978,719.89 and 372,387 is: 558,602.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,319,095.56 : 1,978,719.89 = 372,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,319,095.56/1,978,719.89 = 372,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,319,095.56x = 1,978,719.89 × 372,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,319,095.56x = 736,849,561,815.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 736,849,561,815.50/1,319,095.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,602.11
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