Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059,049, 1,461,487.62 and 582,121
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,059,049, 1,461,487.62 and 582,121 is: 803,326.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,059,049 : 1,461,487.62 = 582,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,059,049/1,461,487.62 = 582,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,059,049x = 1,461,487.62 × 582,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,059,049x = 850,762,634,842.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 850,762,634,842.02/1,059,049 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,326.98
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