Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,114.80, 1,385,110 and 987,114.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 987,114.80, 1,385,110 and 987,114.80 is: 1,385,110
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
987,114.80 : 1,385,110 = 987,114.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
987,114.80/1,385,110 = 987,114.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
987,114.80x = 1,385,110 × 987,114.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
987,114.80x = 1,367,262,580,628 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,367,262,580,628/987,114.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,385,110
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