Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138,419.52, 1,571,184 and 679,553.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,138,419.52, 1,571,184 and 679,553.50 is: 937,882.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,138,419.52 : 1,571,184 = 679,553.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,138,419.52/1,571,184 = 679,553.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,138,419.52x = 1,571,184 × 679,553.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,138,419.52x = 1,067,703,586,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,067,703,586,344/1,138,419.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,882.36
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