Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838,319.36, 2,754,662.40 and 1,237,056
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,838,319.36, 2,754,662.40 and 1,237,056 is: 1,853,688.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,838,319.36 : 2,754,662.40 = 1,237,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,838,319.36/2,754,662.40 = 1,237,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,838,319.36x = 2,754,662.40 × 1,237,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,838,319.36x = 3,407,671,649,894.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,407,671,649,894.40/1,838,319.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,853,688.60
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