Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086,019.20, 1,628,374.32 and 486,872
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,086,019.20, 1,628,374.32 and 486,872 is: 730,014.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,086,019.20 : 1,628,374.32 = 486,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,086,019.20/1,628,374.32 = 486,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,086,019.20x = 1,628,374.32 × 486,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,086,019.20x = 792,809,861,927.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 792,809,861,927.04/1,086,019.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,014.59
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