Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,589.44, 1,187,376.84 and 619,452.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 861,589.44, 1,187,376.84 and 619,452.36 is: 853,681.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,589.44 : 1,187,376.84 = 619,452.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,589.44/1,187,376.84 = 619,452.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,589.44x = 1,187,376.84 × 619,452.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,589.44x = 735,523,385,747.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,523,385,747.34/861,589.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,681.99
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