Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988,742.80, 2,983,232.08 and 622,772
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,988,742.80, 2,983,232.08 and 622,772 is: 934,194.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,988,742.80 : 2,983,232.08 = 622,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,988,742.80/2,983,232.08 = 622,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,988,742.80x = 2,983,232.08 × 622,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,988,742.80x = 1,857,873,408,925.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,857,873,408,925.76/1,988,742.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,194.91
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