Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062,136.32, 1,593,437.76 and 314,124
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,062,136.32, 1,593,437.76 and 314,124 is: 471,254.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,062,136.32 : 1,593,437.76 = 314,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,062,136.32/1,593,437.76 = 314,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,062,136.32x = 1,593,437.76 × 314,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,062,136.32x = 500,537,042,922.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,537,042,922.24/1,062,136.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,254.99
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