Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048,676, 1,573,019.76 and 260,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,048,676, 1,573,019.76 and 260,708 is: 391,063.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,048,676 : 1,573,019.76 = 260,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,048,676/1,573,019.76 = 260,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,048,676x = 1,573,019.76 × 260,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,048,676x = 410,098,835,590.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,098,835,590.08/1,048,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,063.43
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