Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063,980.24, 1,468,289.61 and 580,542
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,063,980.24, 1,468,289.61 and 580,542 is: 801,146.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,063,980.24 : 1,468,289.61 = 580,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,063,980.24/1,468,289.61 = 580,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,063,980.24x = 1,468,289.61 × 580,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,063,980.24x = 852,403,786,768.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 852,403,786,768.62/1,063,980.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,146.26
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