Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001,569.22, 1,382,224 and 565,975.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,001,569.22, 1,382,224 and 565,975.46 is: 781,079.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,001,569.22 : 1,382,224 = 565,975.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,001,569.22/1,382,224 = 565,975.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,001,569.22x = 1,382,224 × 565,975.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,001,569.22x = 782,304,864,223.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 782,304,864,223.04/1,001,569.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,079.18
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