Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050,782.74, 1,575,610.34 and 330,990
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,050,782.74, 1,575,610.34 and 330,990 is: 496,307.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,050,782.74 : 1,575,610.34 = 330,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,050,782.74/1,575,610.34 = 330,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,050,782.74x = 1,575,610.34 × 330,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,050,782.74x = 521,511,266,436.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,511,266,436.60/1,050,782.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,307.42
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