Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,179.92, 1,269,738 and 512,184
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 920,179.92, 1,269,738 and 512,184 is: 706,752.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920,179.92 : 1,269,738 = 512,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920,179.92/1,269,738 = 512,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920,179.92x = 1,269,738 × 512,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920,179.92x = 650,339,487,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 650,339,487,792/920,179.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,752.53
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