Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091,243.76, 1,505,992 and 661,542
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,091,243.76, 1,505,992 and 661,542 is: 912,973.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,091,243.76 : 1,505,992 = 661,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,091,243.76/1,505,992 = 661,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,091,243.76x = 1,505,992 × 661,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,091,243.76x = 996,276,959,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 996,276,959,664/1,091,243.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,973.80
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