Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039,884, 1,435,039.92 and 562,956
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,039,884, 1,435,039.92 and 562,956 is: 776,879.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,039,884 : 1,435,039.92 = 562,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,039,884/1,435,039.92 = 562,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,039,884x = 1,435,039.92 × 562,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,039,884x = 807,864,333,203.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 807,864,333,203.52/1,039,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,879.28
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