Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792,022.52, 2,472,990 and 987,206.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,792,022.52, 2,472,990 and 987,206.52 is: 1,362,344.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,792,022.52 : 2,472,990 = 987,206.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,792,022.52/2,472,990 = 987,206.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,792,022.52x = 2,472,990 × 987,206.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,792,022.52x = 2,441,351,851,894.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,441,351,851,894.80/1,792,022.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,362,344.40
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