Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,005.08, 1,755,272.58 and 371,335
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,170,005.08, 1,755,272.58 and 371,335 is: 557,086.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,170,005.08 : 1,755,272.58 = 371,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,170,005.08/1,755,272.58 = 371,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,170,005.08x = 1,755,272.58 × 371,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,170,005.08x = 651,794,143,494.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,794,143,494.30/1,170,005.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,086.59
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