Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,095.60, 1,210,978 and 864,095.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 864,095.60, 1,210,978 and 864,095.60 is: 1,210,978
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
864,095.60 : 1,210,978 = 864,095.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
864,095.60/1,210,978 = 864,095.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
864,095.60x = 1,210,978 × 864,095.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
864,095.60x = 1,046,400,761,496.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,046,400,761,496.80/864,095.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,210,978
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