Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026,809.52, 1,540,258 and 316,821.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,026,809.52, 1,540,258 and 316,821.84 is: 475,246.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,026,809.52 : 1,540,258 = 316,821.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,026,809.52/1,540,258 = 316,821.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,026,809.52x = 1,540,258 × 316,821.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,026,809.52x = 487,987,373,634.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,987,373,634.72/1,026,809.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,246.25
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