Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020,149.87, 1,530,034.50 and 412,779
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,020,149.87, 1,530,034.50 and 412,779 is: 619,091.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,020,149.87 : 1,530,034.50 = 412,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,020,149.87/1,530,034.50 = 412,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,020,149.87x = 1,530,034.50 × 412,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,020,149.87x = 631,566,110,875.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,566,110,875.50/1,020,149.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,091.50
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