Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050,603.08, 1,575,939.18 and 340,637
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,050,603.08, 1,575,939.18 and 340,637 is: 510,966.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,050,603.08 : 1,575,939.18 = 340,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,050,603.08/1,575,939.18 = 340,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,050,603.08x = 1,575,939.18 × 340,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,050,603.08x = 536,823,194,457.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 536,823,194,457.66/1,050,603.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,966.71
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