Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165,170.24, 1,747,943.28 and 344,592
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,165,170.24, 1,747,943.28 and 344,592 is: 516,943.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,165,170.24 : 1,747,943.28 = 344,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,165,170.24/1,747,943.28 = 344,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,165,170.24x = 1,747,943.28 × 344,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,165,170.24x = 602,327,270,741.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,327,270,741.76/1,165,170.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,943.58
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