Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058,998.68, 1,461,427.74 and 575,565
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,058,998.68, 1,461,427.74 and 575,565 is: 794,284.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,058,998.68 : 1,461,427.74 = 575,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,058,998.68/1,461,427.74 = 575,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,058,998.68x = 1,461,427.74 × 575,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,058,998.68x = 841,146,657,173.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,146,657,173.10/1,058,998.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,284.90
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