Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020,781.44, 1,531,172.16 and 272,808
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,020,781.44, 1,531,172.16 and 272,808 is: 409,212
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,020,781.44 : 1,531,172.16 = 272,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,020,781.44/1,531,172.16 = 272,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,020,781.44x = 1,531,172.16 × 272,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,020,781.44x = 417,716,014,625.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,716,014,625.28/1,020,781.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,212
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