Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039,820.28, 1,434,184.34 and 657,478
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,039,820.28, 1,434,184.34 and 657,478 is: 906,834.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,039,820.28 : 1,434,184.34 = 657,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,039,820.28/1,434,184.34 = 657,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,039,820.28x = 1,434,184.34 × 657,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,039,820.28x = 942,944,651,494.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 942,944,651,494.52/1,039,820.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,834.26
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