Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,562.94, 1,372,661.46 and 586,764.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 994,562.94, 1,372,661.46 and 586,764.48 is: 809,832.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994,562.94 : 1,372,661.46 = 586,764.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994,562.94/1,372,661.46 = 586,764.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994,562.94x = 1,372,661.46 × 586,764.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994,562.94x = 805,428,987,792.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 805,428,987,792.94/994,562.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,832.09
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