Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344,427.92, 1,855,224 and 800,604
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,344,427.92, 1,855,224 and 800,604 is: 1,104,781.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,344,427.92 : 1,855,224 = 800,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,344,427.92/1,855,224 = 800,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,344,427.92x = 1,855,224 × 800,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,344,427.92x = 1,485,299,755,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,485,299,755,296/1,344,427.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104,781.99
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