Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397,523.52, 1,928,388 and 785,589.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,397,523.52, 1,928,388 and 785,589.76 is: 1,084,004.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,397,523.52 : 1,928,388 = 785,589.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,397,523.52/1,928,388 = 785,589.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,397,523.52x = 1,928,388 × 785,589.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,397,523.52x = 1,514,921,866,106.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,514,921,866,106.88/1,397,523.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,084,004.56
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