Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055,277, 1,582,959.24 and 307,323
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,055,277, 1,582,959.24 and 307,323 is: 460,997.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,055,277 : 1,582,959.24 = 307,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,055,277/1,582,959.24 = 307,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,055,277x = 1,582,959.24 × 307,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,055,277x = 486,479,782,514.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 486,479,782,514.52/1,055,277 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,997.24
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