Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000,529.56, 1,380,729.20 and 541,644
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,000,529.56, 1,380,729.20 and 541,644 is: 747,467.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,000,529.56 : 1,380,729.20 = 541,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,000,529.56/1,380,729.20 = 541,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,000,529.56x = 1,380,729.20 × 541,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,000,529.56x = 747,863,686,804.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 747,863,686,804.80/1,000,529.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,467.86
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