Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017,263.52, 1,525,577.76 and 352,260
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,017,263.52, 1,525,577.76 and 352,260 is: 528,280.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,017,263.52 : 1,525,577.76 = 352,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,017,263.52/1,525,577.76 = 352,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,017,263.52x = 1,525,577.76 × 352,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,017,263.52x = 537,400,021,737.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 537,400,021,737.60/1,017,263.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,280.05
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