Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449,508.64, 2,000,336 and 845,780
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,449,508.64, 2,000,336 and 845,780 is: 1,167,184.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,449,508.64 : 2,000,336 = 845,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,449,508.64/2,000,336 = 845,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,449,508.64x = 2,000,336 × 845,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,449,508.64x = 1,691,844,182,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,691,844,182,080/1,449,508.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,167,184.61
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