Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016,293.52, 1,524,440.28 and 268,346
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,016,293.52, 1,524,440.28 and 268,346 is: 402,519
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,016,293.52 : 1,524,440.28 = 268,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,016,293.52/1,524,440.28 = 268,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,016,293.52x = 1,524,440.28 × 268,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,016,293.52x = 409,077,451,376.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,077,451,376.88/1,016,293.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,519
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