Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,952.72, 1,039,497 and 288,061.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 692,952.72, 1,039,497 and 288,061.20 is: 432,120.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,952.72 : 1,039,497 = 288,061.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,952.72/1,039,497 = 288,061.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,952.72x = 1,039,497 × 288,061.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,952.72x = 299,438,753,216.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,438,753,216.40/692,952.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,120.03
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