Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055,796, 1,583,958.06 and 307,842
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,055,796, 1,583,958.06 and 307,842 is: 461,839.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,055,796 : 1,583,958.06 = 307,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,055,796/1,583,958.06 = 307,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,055,796x = 1,583,958.06 × 307,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,055,796x = 487,608,817,106.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,608,817,106.52/1,055,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,839.99
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