Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160,421.12, 1,740,716 and 485,824
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,160,421.12, 1,740,716 and 485,824 is: 728,771.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,160,421.12 : 1,740,716 = 485,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,160,421.12/1,740,716 = 485,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,160,421.12x = 1,740,716 × 485,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,160,421.12x = 845,681,609,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,681,609,984/1,160,421.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,771.30
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