Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039,646.08, 1,558,212.48 and 506,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,039,646.08, 1,558,212.48 and 506,368 is: 758,939.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,039,646.08 : 1,558,212.48 = 506,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,039,646.08/1,558,212.48 = 506,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,039,646.08x = 1,558,212.48 × 506,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,039,646.08x = 789,028,937,072.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,028,937,072.64/1,039,646.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,939.94
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