Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055,993.68, 1,583,830.12 and 346,006
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,055,993.68, 1,583,830.12 and 346,006 is: 518,956.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,055,993.68 : 1,583,830.12 = 346,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,055,993.68/1,583,830.12 = 346,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,055,993.68x = 1,583,830.12 × 346,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,055,993.68x = 548,014,724,500.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 548,014,724,500.72/1,055,993.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,956.44
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