Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048,850, 1,573,280.76 and 260,882
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,048,850, 1,573,280.76 and 260,882 is: 391,324.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,048,850 : 1,573,280.76 = 260,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,048,850/1,573,280.76 = 260,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,048,850x = 1,573,280.76 × 260,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,048,850x = 410,440,631,230.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,440,631,230.32/1,048,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,324.43
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