Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035,057, 1,552,585.50 and 287,103
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,035,057, 1,552,585.50 and 287,103 is: 430,654.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,035,057 : 1,552,585.50 = 287,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,035,057/1,552,585.50 = 287,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,035,057x = 1,552,585.50 × 287,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,035,057x = 445,751,954,806.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,751,954,806.50/1,035,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,654.50
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