Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502,521.28, 2,253,864 and 380,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,502,521.28, 2,253,864 and 380,600 is: 570,920.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,502,521.28 : 2,253,864 = 380,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,502,521.28/2,253,864 = 380,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,502,521.28x = 2,253,864 × 380,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,502,521.28x = 857,820,638,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,820,638,400/1,502,521.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,920.79
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