Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044,135.20, 1,458,640 and 1,044,135.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,044,135.20, 1,458,640 and 1,044,135.20 is: 1,458,640
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,044,135.20 : 1,458,640 = 1,044,135.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,044,135.20/1,458,640 = 1,044,135.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,044,135.20x = 1,458,640 × 1,044,135.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,044,135.20x = 1,523,017,368,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,523,017,368,128/1,044,135.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,458,640
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