Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022,915.52, 1,534,062.24 and 357,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,022,915.52, 1,534,062.24 and 357,912 is: 536,759.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,022,915.52 : 1,534,062.24 = 357,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,022,915.52/1,534,062.24 = 357,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,022,915.52x = 1,534,062.24 × 357,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,022,915.52x = 549,059,284,442.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,059,284,442.88/1,022,915.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,759.17
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