Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,968.96, 2,168,784 and 735,504
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,444,968.96, 2,168,784 and 735,504 is: 1,103,933.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,444,968.96 : 2,168,784 = 735,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,444,968.96/2,168,784 = 735,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,444,968.96x = 2,168,784 × 735,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,444,968.96x = 1,595,149,307,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,595,149,307,136/1,444,968.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103,933.27
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