Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802,935.86, 2,703,984 and 844,053
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,802,935.86, 2,703,984 and 844,053 is: 1,265,882.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,802,935.86 : 2,703,984 = 844,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,802,935.86/2,703,984 = 844,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,802,935.86x = 2,703,984 × 844,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,802,935.86x = 2,282,305,807,152 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,282,305,807,152/1,802,935.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,265,882.97
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