Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009,591, 1,393,334 and 556,882
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,009,591, 1,393,334 and 556,882 is: 768,551.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,009,591 : 1,393,334 = 556,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,009,591/1,393,334 = 556,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,009,591x = 1,393,334 × 556,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,009,591x = 775,922,624,588 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,922,624,588/1,009,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,551.45
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