Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153,309.92, 1,730,585.28 and 479,856
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,153,309.92, 1,730,585.28 and 479,856 is: 720,042.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,153,309.92 : 1,730,585.28 = 479,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,153,309.92/1,730,585.28 = 479,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,153,309.92x = 1,730,585.28 × 479,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,153,309.92x = 830,431,730,119.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,431,730,119.68/1,153,309.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,042.13
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