Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139,167.24, 1,571,988 and 629,836
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,139,167.24, 1,571,988 and 629,836 is: 869,138.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,139,167.24 : 1,571,988 = 629,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,139,167.24/1,571,988 = 629,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,139,167.24x = 1,571,988 × 629,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,139,167.24x = 990,094,633,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 990,094,633,968/1,139,167.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869,138.96
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