Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073,956.95, 1,482,032.16 and 583,911
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,073,956.95, 1,482,032.16 and 583,911 is: 805,781.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,073,956.95 : 1,482,032.16 = 583,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,073,956.95/1,482,032.16 = 583,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,073,956.95x = 1,482,032.16 × 583,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,073,956.95x = 865,374,880,577.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 865,374,880,577.76/1,073,956.95 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,781.72
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