Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079,573.90, 1,619,366.13 and 439,884
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,079,573.90, 1,619,366.13 and 439,884 is: 659,828.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,079,573.90 : 1,619,366.13 = 439,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,079,573.90/1,619,366.13 = 439,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,079,573.90x = 1,619,366.13 × 439,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,079,573.90x = 712,333,250,728.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,333,250,728.92/1,079,573.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,828.15
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