Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031,852.48, 1,423,878.36 and 579,056
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,031,852.48, 1,423,878.36 and 579,056 is: 799,053.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,031,852.48 : 1,423,878.36 = 579,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,031,852.48/1,423,878.36 = 579,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,031,852.48x = 1,423,878.36 × 579,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,031,852.48x = 824,505,307,628.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 824,505,307,628.16/1,031,852.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,053.47
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