Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,687.56, 1,234,542 and 812,972.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 893,687.56, 1,234,542 and 812,972.68 is: 1,123,042.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
893,687.56 : 1,234,542 = 812,972.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
893,687.56/1,234,542 = 812,972.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
893,687.56x = 1,234,542 × 812,972.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
893,687.56x = 1,003,648,918,312.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003,648,918,312.56/893,687.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,123,042.28
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