Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387,800, 1,915,164 and 751,896
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,387,800, 1,915,164 and 751,896 is: 1,037,616.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,387,800 : 1,915,164 = 751,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,387,800/1,915,164 = 751,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,387,800x = 1,915,164 × 751,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,387,800x = 1,440,004,150,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,440,004,150,944/1,387,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,037,616.48
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