Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,133, 1,569,432.78 and 381,285
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,046,133, 1,569,432.78 and 381,285 is: 572,012.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,046,133 : 1,569,432.78 = 381,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,046,133/1,569,432.78 = 381,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,046,133x = 1,569,432.78 × 381,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,046,133x = 598,401,177,522.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,401,177,522.30/1,046,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,012.52
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