Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,045.98, 1,206,522 and 683,120.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 874,045.98, 1,206,522 and 683,120.88 is: 942,971.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874,045.98 : 1,206,522 = 683,120.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874,045.98/1,206,522 = 683,120.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874,045.98x = 1,206,522 × 683,120.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874,045.98x = 824,200,370,379.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 824,200,370,379.36/874,045.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,971.41
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