Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436,227.84, 1,981,998.48 and 863,596
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,436,227.84, 1,981,998.48 and 863,596 is: 1,191,764.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,436,227.84 : 1,981,998.48 = 863,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,436,227.84/1,981,998.48 = 863,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,436,227.84x = 1,981,998.48 × 863,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,436,227.84x = 1,711,645,959,334.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,711,645,959,334.08/1,436,227.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,191,764.92
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