Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,581.29, 1,848,872 and 334,023
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,232,581.29, 1,848,872 and 334,023 is: 501,034.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,232,581.29 : 1,848,872 = 334,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,232,581.29/1,848,872 = 334,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,232,581.29x = 1,848,872 × 334,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,232,581.29x = 617,565,772,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,565,772,056/1,232,581.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,034.52
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