Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,739.52, 1,469,736 and 675,568.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 979,739.52, 1,469,736 and 675,568.32 is: 1,013,439.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
979,739.52 : 1,469,736 = 675,568.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
979,739.52/1,469,736 = 675,568.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
979,739.52x = 1,469,736 × 675,568.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
979,739.52x = 992,907,080,363.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 992,907,080,363.52/979,739.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,013,439.86
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