Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338,917.40, 1,847,700 and 727,065.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,338,917.40, 1,847,700 and 727,065.18 is: 1,003,346.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,338,917.40 : 1,847,700 = 727,065.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,338,917.40/1,847,700 = 727,065.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,338,917.40x = 1,847,700 × 727,065.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,338,917.40x = 1,343,398,333,086 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,343,398,333,086/1,338,917.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,003,346.68
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