Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057,609.44, 1,585,818 and 347,446.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,057,609.44, 1,585,818 and 347,446.80 is: 520,974.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,057,609.44 : 1,585,818 = 347,446.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,057,609.44/1,585,818 = 347,446.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,057,609.44x = 1,585,818 × 347,446.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,057,609.44x = 550,987,389,482.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,987,389,482.40/1,057,609.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,974.35
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