Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059,299.24, 1,588,449.42 and 384,905
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,059,299.24, 1,588,449.42 and 384,905 is: 577,176.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,059,299.24 : 1,588,449.42 = 384,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,059,299.24/1,588,449.42 = 384,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,059,299.24x = 1,588,449.42 × 384,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,059,299.24x = 611,402,124,005.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,402,124,005.10/1,059,299.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,176.02
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