Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080,029.64, 1,620,273.60 and 369,867
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,080,029.64, 1,620,273.60 and 369,867 is: 554,878.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,080,029.64 : 1,620,273.60 = 369,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,080,029.64/1,620,273.60 = 369,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,080,029.64x = 1,620,273.60 × 369,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,080,029.64x = 599,285,735,611.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,285,735,611.20/1,080,029.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,878.97
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