Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488,181.18, 3,732,864 and 805,284.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,488,181.18, 3,732,864 and 805,284.68 is: 1,208,118.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,488,181.18 : 3,732,864 = 805,284.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,488,181.18/3,732,864 = 805,284.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,488,181.18x = 3,732,864 × 805,284.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,488,181.18x = 3,006,018,191,723.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,006,018,191,723.52/2,488,181.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,208,118.69
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