Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306,306.24, 1,960,062 and 596,551.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,306,306.24, 1,960,062 and 596,551.84 is: 895,102.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,306,306.24 : 1,960,062 = 596,551.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,306,306.24/1,960,062 = 596,551.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,306,306.24x = 1,960,062 × 596,551.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,306,306.24x = 1,169,278,592,614.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,169,278,592,614.08/1,306,306.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,102.97
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