Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403,240.72, 2,106,044.12 and 550,911
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,403,240.72, 2,106,044.12 and 550,911 is: 826,830.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,403,240.72 : 2,106,044.12 = 550,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,403,240.72/2,106,044.12 = 550,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,403,240.72x = 2,106,044.12 × 550,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,403,240.72x = 1,160,242,872,193.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,160,242,872,193.32/1,403,240.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,830.96
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