Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159,815.16, 1,600,468 and 643,536.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,159,815.16, 1,600,468 and 643,536.32 is: 888,037.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,159,815.16 : 1,600,468 = 643,536.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,159,815.16/1,600,468 = 643,536.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,159,815.16x = 1,600,468 × 643,536.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,159,815.16x = 1,029,959,286,997.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,029,959,286,997.76/1,159,815.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,037.44
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