Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204,072.56, 1,661,639.40 and 660,258
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,204,072.56, 1,661,639.40 and 660,258 is: 911,166.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,204,072.56 : 1,661,639.40 = 660,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,204,072.56/1,661,639.40 = 660,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,204,072.56x = 1,661,639.40 × 660,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,204,072.56x = 1,097,110,706,965.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,097,110,706,965.20/1,204,072.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,166.61
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