Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051,057.60, 1,450,460.88 and 598,348
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,051,057.60, 1,450,460.88 and 598,348 is: 825,721.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,051,057.60 : 1,450,460.88 = 598,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,051,057.60/1,450,460.88 = 598,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,051,057.60x = 1,450,460.88 × 598,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,051,057.60x = 867,880,366,626.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 867,880,366,626.24/1,051,057.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,721.03
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