Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029,314.70, 1,420,992 and 799,356.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,029,314.70, 1,420,992 and 799,356.06 is: 1,103,528.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,029,314.70 : 1,420,992 = 799,356.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,029,314.70/1,420,992 = 799,356.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,029,314.70x = 1,420,992 × 799,356.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,029,314.70x = 1,135,878,566,411.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,135,878,566,411.52/1,029,314.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103,528.95
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