Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021,936.68, 1,533,085.14 and 422,562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,021,936.68, 1,533,085.14 and 422,562 is: 633,917.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,021,936.68 : 1,533,085.14 = 422,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,021,936.68/1,533,085.14 = 422,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,021,936.68x = 1,533,085.14 × 422,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,021,936.68x = 647,823,522,928.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,823,522,928.68/1,021,936.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,917.48
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