Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078,382, 1,488,167.16 and 601,454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,078,382, 1,488,167.16 and 601,454 is: 830,006.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,078,382 : 1,488,167.16 = 601,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,078,382/1,488,167.16 = 601,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,078,382x = 1,488,167.16 × 601,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,078,382x = 895,064,091,050.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 895,064,091,050.64/1,078,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,006.52
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