Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027,179, 1,541,468.34 and 362,331
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,027,179, 1,541,468.34 and 362,331 is: 543,743.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,027,179 : 1,541,468.34 = 362,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,027,179/1,541,468.34 = 362,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,027,179x = 1,541,468.34 × 362,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,027,179x = 558,521,765,100.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,521,765,100.54/1,027,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,743.36
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