Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021,238.66, 1,532,085.46 and 311,322
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,021,238.66, 1,532,085.46 and 311,322 is: 467,052.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,021,238.66 : 1,532,085.46 = 311,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,021,238.66/1,532,085.46 = 311,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,021,238.66x = 1,532,085.46 × 311,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,021,238.66x = 476,971,909,578.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 476,971,909,578.12/1,021,238.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,052.34
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