Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074,712.32, 1,612,010.16 and 326,700
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,074,712.32, 1,612,010.16 and 326,700 is: 490,032.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,074,712.32 : 1,612,010.16 = 326,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,074,712.32/1,612,010.16 = 326,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,074,712.32x = 1,612,010.16 × 326,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,074,712.32x = 526,643,719,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 526,643,719,272/1,074,712.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,032.27
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