Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442,984.64, 2,163,384 and 874,248
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,442,984.64, 2,163,384 and 874,248 is: 1,310,709.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,442,984.64 : 2,163,384 = 874,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,442,984.64/2,163,384 = 874,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,442,984.64x = 2,163,384 × 874,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,442,984.64x = 1,891,334,135,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,891,334,135,232/1,442,984.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,310,709.82
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