Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,802.40, 1,237,324 and 885,802.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 885,802.40, 1,237,324 and 885,802.40 is: 1,237,324
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885,802.40 : 1,237,324 = 885,802.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885,802.40/1,237,324 = 885,802.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885,802.40x = 1,237,324 × 885,802.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885,802.40x = 1,096,024,568,777.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,096,024,568,777.60/885,802.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,237,324
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