Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304,031.48, 1,956,510 and 584,316.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,304,031.48, 1,956,510 and 584,316.60 is: 876,682.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,304,031.48 : 1,956,510 = 584,316.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,304,031.48/1,956,510 = 584,316.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,304,031.48x = 1,956,510 × 584,316.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,304,031.48x = 1,143,221,271,066 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,143,221,271,066/1,304,031.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,682.26
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