Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,123.58, 1,157,992 and 476,547.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 839,123.58, 1,157,992 and 476,547.36 is: 657,636.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
839,123.58 : 1,157,992 = 476,547.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
839,123.58/1,157,992 = 476,547.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
839,123.58x = 1,157,992 × 476,547.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
839,123.58x = 551,838,030,501.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,838,030,501.12/839,123.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,636.19
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