Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001,726.56, 1,382,380 and 542,853.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,001,726.56, 1,382,380 and 542,853.92 is: 749,136.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,001,726.56 : 1,382,380 = 542,853.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,001,726.56/1,382,380 = 542,853.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,001,726.56x = 1,382,380 × 542,853.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,001,726.56x = 750,430,401,929.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 750,430,401,929.60/1,001,726.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,136.97
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