Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,510.38, 1,364,101 and 580,654
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 988,510.38, 1,364,101 and 580,654 is: 801,277.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
988,510.38 : 1,364,101 = 580,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
988,510.38/1,364,101 = 580,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
988,510.38x = 1,364,101 × 580,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
988,510.38x = 792,070,702,054 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 792,070,702,054/988,510.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,277.07
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