Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282,276.96, 1,923,590.40 and 534,148
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,282,276.96, 1,923,590.40 and 534,148 is: 801,294.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,282,276.96 : 1,923,590.40 = 534,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,282,276.96/1,923,590.40 = 534,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,282,276.96x = 1,923,590.40 × 534,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,282,276.96x = 1,027,481,964,979.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,027,481,964,979.20/1,282,276.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,294.88
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