Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040,504.68, 1,435,471.50 and 824,779
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,040,504.68, 1,435,471.50 and 824,779 is: 1,137,858.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,040,504.68 : 1,435,471.50 = 824,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,040,504.68/1,435,471.50 = 824,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,040,504.68x = 1,435,471.50 × 824,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,040,504.68x = 1,183,946,748,298.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,183,946,748,298.50/1,040,504.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,137,858.17
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