Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603,573.30, 2,405,339.88 and 389,160
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,603,573.30, 2,405,339.88 and 389,160 is: 583,735.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,603,573.30 : 2,405,339.88 = 389,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,603,573.30/2,405,339.88 = 389,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,603,573.30x = 2,405,339.88 × 389,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,603,573.30x = 936,062,067,700.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 936,062,067,700.80/1,603,573.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,735.13
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