Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058,280.72, 1,460,385.36 and 574,836
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,058,280.72, 1,460,385.36 and 574,836 is: 793,250.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,058,280.72 : 1,460,385.36 = 574,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,058,280.72/1,460,385.36 = 574,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,058,280.72x = 1,460,385.36 × 574,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,058,280.72x = 839,482,078,800.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 839,482,078,800.96/1,058,280.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,250.85
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