Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160,160.84, 1,601,015.22 and 650,862
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,160,160.84, 1,601,015.22 and 650,862 is: 898,185.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,160,160.84 : 1,601,015.22 = 650,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,160,160.84/1,601,015.22 = 650,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,160,160.84x = 1,601,015.22 × 650,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,160,160.84x = 1,042,039,968,119.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,042,039,968,119.64/1,160,160.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,185.78
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