Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085,562.40, 1,498,050 and 632,824
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,085,562.40, 1,498,050 and 632,824 is: 873,281.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,085,562.40 : 1,498,050 = 632,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,085,562.40/1,498,050 = 632,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,085,562.40x = 1,498,050 × 632,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,085,562.40x = 948,001,993,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 948,001,993,200/1,085,562.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,281.90
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