Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018,765.64, 1,527,198.24 and 344,378
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,018,765.64, 1,527,198.24 and 344,378 is: 516,245.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,018,765.64 : 1,527,198.24 = 344,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,018,765.64/1,527,198.24 = 344,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,018,765.64x = 1,527,198.24 × 344,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,018,765.64x = 525,933,475,494.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,933,475,494.72/1,018,765.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,245.79
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