Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079,081.28, 1,489,728.78 and 649,467
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,079,081.28, 1,489,728.78 and 649,467 is: 896,623.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,079,081.28 : 1,489,728.78 = 649,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,079,081.28/1,489,728.78 = 649,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,079,081.28x = 1,489,728.78 × 649,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,079,081.28x = 967,529,681,560.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,529,681,560.26/1,079,081.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,623.54
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