Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802,934.86, 2,703,982.50 and 844,052
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,802,934.86, 2,703,982.50 and 844,052 is: 1,265,881.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,802,934.86 : 2,703,982.50 = 844,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,802,934.86/2,703,982.50 = 844,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,802,934.86x = 2,703,982.50 × 844,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,802,934.86x = 2,282,301,837,090 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,282,301,837,090/1,802,934.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,265,881.47
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