Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041,708.52, 1,562,562.78 and 376,705
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,041,708.52, 1,562,562.78 and 376,705 is: 565,057.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,041,708.52 : 1,562,562.78 = 376,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,041,708.52/1,562,562.78 = 376,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,041,708.52x = 1,562,562.78 × 376,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,041,708.52x = 588,625,212,039.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,625,212,039.90/1,041,708.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,057.50
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