Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,428.12, 1,427,517.84 and 575,562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,034,428.12, 1,427,517.84 and 575,562 is: 794,279.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,034,428.12 : 1,427,517.84 = 575,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,034,428.12/1,427,517.84 = 575,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,034,428.12x = 1,427,517.84 × 575,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,034,428.12x = 821,625,023,026.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 821,625,023,026.08/1,034,428.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,279.47
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