Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025,729.52, 1,538,438.76 and 360,726
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,025,729.52, 1,538,438.76 and 360,726 is: 541,034.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,025,729.52 : 1,538,438.76 = 360,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,025,729.52/1,538,438.76 = 360,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,025,729.52x = 1,538,438.76 × 360,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,025,729.52x = 554,954,860,139.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,954,860,139.76/1,025,729.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,034.31
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