Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782,239.84, 2,674,060 and 784,268
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,782,239.84, 2,674,060 and 784,268 is: 1,176,710.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,782,239.84 : 2,674,060 = 784,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,782,239.84/2,674,060 = 784,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,782,239.84x = 2,674,060 × 784,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,782,239.84x = 2,097,179,688,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,097,179,688,080/1,782,239.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,710.14
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