Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149,143.81, 1,721,386.08 and 532,782
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,149,143.81, 1,721,386.08 and 532,782 is: 798,092.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,149,143.81 : 1,721,386.08 = 532,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,149,143.81/1,721,386.08 = 532,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,149,143.81x = 1,721,386.08 × 532,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,149,143.81x = 917,123,518,474.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,123,518,474.56/1,149,143.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,092.91
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