Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055,499.56, 1,579,512 and 656,328.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,055,499.56, 1,579,512 and 656,328.32 is: 982,168.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,055,499.56 : 1,579,512 = 656,328.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,055,499.56/1,579,512 = 656,328.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,055,499.56x = 1,579,512 × 656,328.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,055,499.56x = 1,036,678,457,379.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,036,678,457,379.84/1,055,499.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,168.54
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