Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002,550.81, 1,503,801.38 and 292,585
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,002,550.81, 1,503,801.38 and 292,585 is: 438,870.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,002,550.81 : 1,503,801.38 = 292,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,002,550.81/1,503,801.38 = 292,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,002,550.81x = 1,503,801.38 × 292,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,002,550.81x = 439,989,726,767.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,989,726,767.30/1,002,550.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,870.25
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