Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,589.36, 1,427,733 and 581,880
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,034,589.36, 1,427,733 and 581,880 is: 802,994.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,034,589.36 : 1,427,733 = 581,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,034,589.36/1,427,733 = 581,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,034,589.36x = 1,427,733 × 581,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,034,589.36x = 830,769,278,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,769,278,040/1,034,589.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,994.22
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