Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017,793.28, 1,526,739.01 and 334,665
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,017,793.28, 1,526,739.01 and 334,665 is: 502,013.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,017,793.28 : 1,526,739.01 = 334,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,017,793.28/1,526,739.01 = 334,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,017,793.28x = 1,526,739.01 × 334,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,017,793.28x = 510,946,110,781.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,946,110,781.65/1,017,793.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,013.64
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