Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002,333.72, 1,503,347.76 and 328,485
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,002,333.72, 1,503,347.76 and 328,485 is: 492,677.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,002,333.72 : 1,503,347.76 = 328,485 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,002,333.72/1,503,347.76 = 328,485/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,002,333.72x = 1,503,347.76 × 328,485 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,002,333.72x = 493,827,188,943.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,827,188,943.60/1,002,333.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,677.42
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