Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449,960.08, 2,000,795.88 and 846,698
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,449,960.08, 2,000,795.88 and 846,698 is: 1,168,356.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,449,960.08 : 2,000,795.88 = 846,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,449,960.08/2,000,795.88 = 846,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,449,960.08x = 2,000,795.88 × 846,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,449,960.08x = 1,694,069,870,004.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,694,069,870,004.24/1,449,960.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,168,356.21
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