Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040,023.56, 1,560,103.38 and 320,277
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,040,023.56, 1,560,103.38 and 320,277 is: 480,436.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,040,023.56 : 1,560,103.38 = 320,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,040,023.56/1,560,103.38 = 320,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,040,023.56x = 1,560,103.38 × 320,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,040,023.56x = 499,665,230,236.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,665,230,236.26/1,040,023.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,436.45
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