Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,633.92, 1,994,580 and 900,982.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,444,633.92, 1,994,580 and 900,982.08 is: 1,243,969.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,444,633.92 : 1,994,580 = 900,982.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,444,633.92/1,994,580 = 900,982.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,444,633.92x = 1,994,580 × 900,982.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,444,633.92x = 1,797,080,837,126.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,797,080,837,126.40/1,444,633.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,243,969.71
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