Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012,270.16, 1,396,878 and 559,532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,012,270.16, 1,396,878 and 559,532 is: 772,123.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,012,270.16 : 1,396,878 = 559,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,012,270.16/1,396,878 = 559,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,012,270.16x = 1,396,878 × 559,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,012,270.16x = 781,597,941,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 781,597,941,096/1,012,270.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,123.86
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