Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023,225.60, 1,533,963.24 and 392,592
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,023,225.60, 1,533,963.24 and 392,592 is: 588,552.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,023,225.60 : 1,533,963.24 = 392,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,023,225.60/1,533,963.24 = 392,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,023,225.60x = 1,533,963.24 × 392,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,023,225.60x = 602,221,696,318.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,221,696,318.08/1,023,225.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,552.22
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