Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047,208.56, 1,570,346.28 and 381,894
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,047,208.56, 1,570,346.28 and 381,894 is: 572,670.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,047,208.56 : 1,570,346.28 = 381,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,047,208.56/1,570,346.28 = 381,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,047,208.56x = 1,570,346.28 × 381,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,047,208.56x = 599,705,822,254.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,705,822,254.32/1,047,208.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,670.86
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