Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343,700, 1,854,306 and 740,088
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,343,700, 1,854,306 and 740,088 is: 1,021,321.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,343,700 : 1,854,306 = 740,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,343,700/1,854,306 = 740,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,343,700x = 1,854,306 × 740,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,343,700x = 1,372,349,618,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,372,349,618,928/1,343,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,021,321.44
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