Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,488, 1,569,966 and 381,640
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,046,488, 1,569,966 and 381,640 is: 572,545.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,046,488 : 1,569,966 = 381,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,046,488/1,569,966 = 381,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,046,488x = 1,569,966 × 381,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,046,488x = 599,161,824,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,161,824,240/1,046,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,545.34
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