Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016,032.40, 1,524,962.28 and 543,122
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,016,032.40, 1,524,962.28 and 543,122 is: 815,171.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,016,032.40 : 1,524,962.28 = 543,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,016,032.40/1,524,962.28 = 543,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,016,032.40x = 1,524,962.28 × 543,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,016,032.40x = 828,240,563,438.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 828,240,563,438.16/1,016,032.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,171.41
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