Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508,250.64, 2,081,400 and 829,192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,508,250.64, 2,081,400 and 829,192 is: 1,144,292.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,508,250.64 : 2,081,400 = 829,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,508,250.64/2,081,400 = 829,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,508,250.64x = 2,081,400 × 829,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,508,250.64x = 1,725,880,228,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,725,880,228,800/1,508,250.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,292.72
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