Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093,278.72, 1,508,736 and 609,888
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,093,278.72, 1,508,736 and 609,888 is: 841,651.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,093,278.72 : 1,508,736 = 609,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,093,278.72/1,508,736 = 609,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,093,278.72x = 1,508,736 × 609,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,093,278.72x = 920,159,981,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,159,981,568/1,093,278.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,651.78
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