Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361,475.92, 2,042,213.88 and 364,178
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,361,475.92, 2,042,213.88 and 364,178 is: 546,267
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,361,475.92 : 2,042,213.88 = 364,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,361,475.92/2,042,213.88 = 364,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,361,475.92x = 2,042,213.88 × 364,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,361,475.92x = 743,729,366,390.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 743,729,366,390.64/1,361,475.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,267
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