Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062,265.34, 1,593,868.74 and 556,706
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,062,265.34, 1,593,868.74 and 556,706 is: 835,305.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,062,265.34 : 1,593,868.74 = 556,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,062,265.34/1,593,868.74 = 556,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,062,265.34x = 1,593,868.74 × 556,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,062,265.34x = 887,316,290,770.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,316,290,770.44/1,062,265.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,305.70
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