Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004,535.68, 1,386,260.16 and 551,856
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,004,535.68, 1,386,260.16 and 551,856 is: 761,561.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,004,535.68 : 1,386,260.16 = 551,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,004,535.68/1,386,260.16 = 551,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,004,535.68x = 1,386,260.16 × 551,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,004,535.68x = 765,015,986,856.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,015,986,856.96/1,004,535.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,561.79
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