Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000,038.48, 1,505,413.50 and 897,162
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,000,038.48, 1,505,413.50 and 897,162 is: 1,350,547.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,000,038.48 : 1,505,413.50 = 897,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,000,038.48/1,505,413.50 = 897,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,000,038.48x = 1,505,413.50 × 897,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,000,038.48x = 1,350,599,786,487 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,350,599,786,487/1,000,038.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,350,547.82
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