Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176,657.44, 1,763,757.36 and 576,788
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,176,657.44, 1,763,757.36 and 576,788 is: 864,579.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,176,657.44 : 1,763,757.36 = 576,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,176,657.44/1,763,757.36 = 576,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,176,657.44x = 1,763,757.36 × 576,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,176,657.44x = 1,017,314,080,159.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,017,314,080,159.68/1,176,657.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,579.65
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