Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065,307.68, 1,594,856 and 558,667.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,065,307.68, 1,594,856 and 558,667.28 is: 836,372.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,065,307.68 : 1,594,856 = 558,667.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,065,307.68/1,594,856 = 558,667.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,065,307.68x = 1,594,856 × 558,667.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,065,307.68x = 890,993,863,511.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 890,993,863,511.68/1,065,307.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,372.33
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