Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680,824.46, 2,319,535 and 916,878
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,680,824.46, 2,319,535 and 916,878 is: 1,265,290.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,680,824.46 : 2,319,535 = 916,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,680,824.46/2,319,535 = 916,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,680,824.46x = 2,319,535 × 916,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,680,824.46x = 2,126,730,611,730 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,126,730,611,730/1,680,824.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,265,290.14
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