Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074,284.64, 1,482,549.12 and 590,868
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,074,284.64, 1,482,549.12 and 590,868 is: 815,417.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,074,284.64 : 1,482,549.12 = 590,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,074,284.64/1,482,549.12 = 590,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,074,284.64x = 1,482,549.12 × 590,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,074,284.64x = 875,990,833,436.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 875,990,833,436.16/1,074,284.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,417.81
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