Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160,588.32, 1,740,513.84 and 372,436
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,160,588.32, 1,740,513.84 and 372,436 is: 558,535.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,160,588.32 : 1,740,513.84 = 372,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,160,588.32/1,740,513.84 = 372,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,160,588.32x = 1,740,513.84 × 372,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,160,588.32x = 648,230,012,514.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,230,012,514.24/1,160,588.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,535.70
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