Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155,712.24, 1,594,893 and 646,462
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,155,712.24, 1,594,893 and 646,462 is: 892,123.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,155,712.24 : 1,594,893 = 646,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,155,712.24/1,594,893 = 646,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,155,712.24x = 1,594,893 × 646,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,155,712.24x = 1,031,037,718,566 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,031,037,718,566/1,155,712.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,123.21
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