Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019,272.92, 1,529,093.93 and 419,901
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,019,272.92, 1,529,093.93 and 419,901 is: 629,927.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,019,272.92 : 1,529,093.93 = 419,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,019,272.92/1,529,093.93 = 419,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,019,272.92x = 1,529,093.93 × 419,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,019,272.92x = 642,068,068,201.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 642,068,068,201.43/1,019,272.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,927.53
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