Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024,343.92, 1,536,457.74 and 314,371
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,024,343.92, 1,536,457.74 and 314,371 is: 471,538.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,024,343.92 : 1,536,457.74 = 314,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,024,343.92/1,536,457.74 = 314,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,024,343.92x = 1,536,457.74 × 314,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,024,343.92x = 483,017,756,181.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 483,017,756,181.54/1,024,343.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,538.66
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