Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063,627, 1,594,545.60 and 494,719
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,063,627, 1,594,545.60 and 494,719 is: 741,662.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,063,627 : 1,594,545.60 = 494,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,063,627/1,594,545.60 = 494,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,063,627x = 1,594,545.60 × 494,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,063,627x = 788,852,004,686.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 788,852,004,686.40/1,063,627 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,662.26
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