Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,438.80, 1,214,726 and 869,438.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 869,438.80, 1,214,726 and 869,438.80 is: 1,214,726
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,438.80 : 1,214,726 = 869,438.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,438.80/1,214,726 = 869,438.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,438.80x = 1,214,726 × 869,438.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,438.80x = 1,056,129,915,768.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,056,129,915,768.80/869,438.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,214,726
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