Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063,744.56, 1,595,149.92 and 398,430
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,063,744.56, 1,595,149.92 and 398,430 is: 597,470.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,063,744.56 : 1,595,149.92 = 398,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,063,744.56/1,595,149.92 = 398,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,063,744.56x = 1,595,149.92 × 398,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,063,744.56x = 635,555,582,625.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 635,555,582,625.60/1,063,744.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,470.11
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