Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383,518, 1,909,284 and 779,906
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,383,518, 1,909,284 and 779,906 is: 1,076,286.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,383,518 : 1,909,284 = 779,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,383,518/1,909,284 = 779,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,383,518x = 1,909,284 × 779,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,383,518x = 1,489,062,047,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,489,062,047,304/1,383,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,076,286.72
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