Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040,048.32, 1,560,130.80 and 292,036
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,040,048.32, 1,560,130.80 and 292,036 is: 438,070.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,040,048.32 : 1,560,130.80 = 292,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,040,048.32/1,560,130.80 = 292,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,040,048.32x = 1,560,130.80 × 292,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,040,048.32x = 455,614,358,308.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,614,358,308.80/1,040,048.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,070.38
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