Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,359.84, 1,264,996.98 and 888,831.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 923,359.84, 1,264,996.98 and 888,831.12 is: 1,217,692.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,359.84 : 1,264,996.98 = 888,831.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,359.84/1,264,996.98 = 888,831.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,359.84x = 1,264,996.98 × 888,831.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,359.84x = 1,124,368,682,530.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,124,368,682,530.02/923,359.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,217,692.86
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