Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072,049.44, 1,608,307.44 and 324,076
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,072,049.44, 1,608,307.44 and 324,076 is: 486,184.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,072,049.44 : 1,608,307.44 = 324,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,072,049.44/1,608,307.44 = 324,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,072,049.44x = 1,608,307.44 × 324,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,072,049.44x = 521,213,841,925.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,213,841,925.44/1,072,049.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,184.52
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