Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360,939.68, 3,258,090 and 1,287,844
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,360,939.68, 3,258,090 and 1,287,844 is: 1,777,221.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,360,939.68 : 3,258,090 = 1,287,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,360,939.68/3,258,090 = 1,287,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,360,939.68x = 3,258,090 × 1,287,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,360,939.68x = 4,195,911,657,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,195,911,657,960/2,360,939.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,777,221.03
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