Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617,833.68, 2,232,808 and 929,504
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,617,833.68, 2,232,808 and 929,504 is: 1,282,829.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,617,833.68 : 2,232,808 = 929,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,617,833.68/2,232,808 = 929,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,617,833.68x = 2,232,808 × 929,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,617,833.68x = 2,075,403,967,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,075,403,967,232/1,617,833.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,282,829.00
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