Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148,580, 1,722,884.58 and 400,626
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,148,580, 1,722,884.58 and 400,626 is: 600,944.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,148,580 : 1,722,884.58 = 400,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,148,580/1,722,884.58 = 400,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,148,580x = 1,722,884.58 × 400,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,148,580x = 690,232,357,747.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,232,357,747.08/1,148,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,944.09
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