Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029,942.60, 1,545,340.68 and 556,071
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,029,942.60, 1,545,340.68 and 556,071 is: 834,336.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,029,942.60 : 1,545,340.68 = 556,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,029,942.60/1,545,340.68 = 556,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,029,942.60x = 1,545,340.68 × 556,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,029,942.60x = 859,319,137,268.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,319,137,268.28/1,029,942.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,336.92
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