Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076,564.55, 1,615,162.62 and 318,426
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,076,564.55, 1,615,162.62 and 318,426 is: 477,732.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,076,564.55 : 1,615,162.62 = 318,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,076,564.55/1,615,162.62 = 318,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,076,564.55x = 1,615,162.62 × 318,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,076,564.55x = 514,309,772,436.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 514,309,772,436.12/1,076,564.55 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,732.41
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