Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055,853.96, 1,457,060.58 and 596,961
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,055,853.96, 1,457,060.58 and 596,961 is: 823,796.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,055,853.96 : 1,457,060.58 = 596,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,055,853.96/1,457,060.58 = 596,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,055,853.96x = 1,457,060.58 × 596,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,055,853.96x = 869,808,340,897.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,808,340,897.38/1,055,853.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,796.07
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