Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035,054, 1,552,581 and 287,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,035,054, 1,552,581 and 287,100 is: 430,650
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,035,054 : 1,552,581 = 287,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,035,054/1,552,581 = 287,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,035,054x = 1,552,581 × 287,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,035,054x = 445,746,005,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,746,005,100/1,035,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,650
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