Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143,721.52, 1,715,596.88 and 302,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,143,721.52, 1,715,596.88 and 302,266 is: 453,402.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,143,721.52 : 1,715,596.88 = 302,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,143,721.52/1,715,596.88 = 302,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,143,721.52x = 1,715,596.88 × 302,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,143,721.52x = 518,566,606,530.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,566,606,530.08/1,143,721.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,402.86
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