Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018,767.64, 1,527,201.24 and 344,380
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,018,767.64, 1,527,201.24 and 344,380 is: 516,248.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,018,767.64 : 1,527,201.24 = 344,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,018,767.64/1,527,201.24 = 344,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,018,767.64x = 1,527,201.24 × 344,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,018,767.64x = 525,937,563,031.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,937,563,031.20/1,018,767.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,248.79
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