Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144,368.72, 1,578,863.52 and 660,870
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,144,368.72, 1,578,863.52 and 660,870 is: 911,789.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,144,368.72 : 1,578,863.52 = 660,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,144,368.72/1,578,863.52 = 660,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,144,368.72x = 1,578,863.52 × 660,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,144,368.72x = 1,043,423,534,462.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,043,423,534,462.40/1,144,368.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,789.63
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