Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,589,292, 2,193,222.96 and 873,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,589,292, 2,193,222.96 and 873,900 is: 1,205,982
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,589,292 : 2,193,222.96 = 873,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,589,292/2,193,222.96 = 873,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,589,292x = 2,193,222.96 × 873,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,589,292x = 1,916,657,544,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,916,657,544,744/1,589,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,205,982
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