Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031,024.16, 1,546,562.16 and 283,068
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,031,024.16, 1,546,562.16 and 283,068 is: 424,609.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,031,024.16 : 1,546,562.16 = 283,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,031,024.16/1,546,562.16 = 283,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,031,024.16x = 1,546,562.16 × 283,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,031,024.16x = 437,782,257,506.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,782,257,506.88/1,031,024.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,609.12
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