Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015,513.28, 1,523,371.06 and 375,988
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,015,513.28, 1,523,371.06 and 375,988 is: 564,019.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,015,513.28 : 1,523,371.06 = 375,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,015,513.28/1,523,371.06 = 375,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,015,513.28x = 1,523,371.06 × 375,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,015,513.28x = 572,769,238,107.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,769,238,107.28/1,015,513.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,019.45
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