Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,457.60, 1,106,640 and 788,457.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 788,457.60, 1,106,640 and 788,457.60 is: 1,106,640
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,457.60 : 1,106,640 = 788,457.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,457.60/1,106,640 = 788,457.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,457.60x = 1,106,640 × 788,457.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,457.60x = 872,538,718,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,538,718,464/788,457.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,106,640
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