Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060,285.76, 1,462,636.68 and 630,260
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,060,285.76, 1,462,636.68 and 630,260 is: 869,427.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,060,285.76 : 1,462,636.68 = 630,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,060,285.76/1,462,636.68 = 630,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,060,285.76x = 1,462,636.68 × 630,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,060,285.76x = 921,841,393,936.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,841,393,936.80/1,060,285.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869,427.31
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