Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420,972.68, 1,960,884 and 776,415
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,420,972.68, 1,960,884 and 776,415 is: 1,071,420.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,420,972.68 : 1,960,884 = 776,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,420,972.68/1,960,884 = 776,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,420,972.68x = 1,960,884 × 776,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,420,972.68x = 1,522,459,750,860 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,522,459,750,860/1,420,972.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,071,420.85
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