Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030,888.84, 1,422,697.62 and 578,209
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,030,888.84, 1,422,697.62 and 578,209 is: 797,968.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,030,888.84 : 1,422,697.62 = 578,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,030,888.84/1,422,697.62 = 578,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,030,888.84x = 1,422,697.62 × 578,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,030,888.84x = 822,616,568,162.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,616,568,162.58/1,030,888.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,968.25
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