Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,566, 1,570,083 and 381,718
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,046,566, 1,570,083 and 381,718 is: 572,662.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,046,566 : 1,570,083 = 381,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,046,566/1,570,083 = 381,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,046,566x = 1,570,083 × 381,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,046,566x = 599,328,942,594 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,328,942,594/1,046,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,662.35
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