Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057,425.92, 1,586,388.48 and 347,456
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,057,425.92, 1,586,388.48 and 347,456 is: 521,266.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,057,425.92 : 1,586,388.48 = 347,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,057,425.92/1,586,388.48 = 347,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,057,425.92x = 1,586,388.48 × 347,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,057,425.92x = 551,200,195,706.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,200,195,706.88/1,057,425.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,266.02
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