Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,588.16, 1,206,160 and 591,009.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 803,588.16, 1,206,160 and 591,009.60 is: 887,086.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,588.16 : 1,206,160 = 591,009.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,588.16/1,206,160 = 591,009.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,588.16x = 1,206,160 × 591,009.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,588.16x = 712,852,139,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,852,139,136/803,588.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,086.41
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