Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017,603, 1,526,508.99 and 269,649
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,017,603, 1,526,508.99 and 269,649 is: 404,501.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,017,603 : 1,526,508.99 = 269,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,017,603/1,526,508.99 = 269,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,017,603x = 1,526,508.99 × 269,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,017,603x = 411,621,622,644.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,621,622,644.51/1,017,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,501.19
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