Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023,237.60, 1,533,981.12 and 392,604
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,023,237.60, 1,533,981.12 and 392,604 is: 588,570.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,023,237.60 : 1,533,981.12 = 392,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,023,237.60/1,533,981.12 = 392,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,023,237.60x = 1,533,981.12 × 392,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,023,237.60x = 602,247,123,636.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,247,123,636.48/1,023,237.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,570.17
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