Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067,220.32, 1,600,712.13 and 268,502
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,067,220.32, 1,600,712.13 and 268,502 is: 402,723.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,067,220.32 : 1,600,712.13 = 268,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,067,220.32/1,600,712.13 = 268,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,067,220.32x = 1,600,712.13 × 268,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,067,220.32x = 429,794,408,329.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,794,408,329.26/1,067,220.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,723.22
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