Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078,525.74, 1,488,396.64 and 595,122
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,078,525.74, 1,488,396.64 and 595,122 is: 821,285.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,078,525.74 : 1,488,396.64 = 595,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,078,525.74/1,488,396.64 = 595,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,078,525.74x = 1,488,396.64 × 595,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,078,525.74x = 885,777,585,190.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 885,777,585,190.08/1,078,525.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 821,285.53
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