Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074,457.36, 1,482,789 and 591,059.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,074,457.36, 1,482,789 and 591,059.08 is: 815,682.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,074,457.36 : 1,482,789 = 591,059.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,074,457.36/1,482,789 = 591,059.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,074,457.36x = 1,482,789 × 591,059.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,074,457.36x = 876,415,902,174.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,415,902,174.12/1,074,457.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,682.35
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