Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154,779.86, 1,593,457.11 and 638,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,154,779.86, 1,593,457.11 and 638,464 is: 881,003.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,154,779.86 : 1,593,457.11 = 638,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,154,779.86/1,593,457.11 = 638,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,154,779.86x = 1,593,457.11 × 638,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,154,779.86x = 1,017,365,000,279.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,017,365,000,279.04/1,154,779.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,003.42
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