Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001,828.16, 1,382,546.88 and 549,144
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,001,828.16, 1,382,546.88 and 549,144 is: 757,831.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,001,828.16 : 1,382,546.88 = 549,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,001,828.16/1,382,546.88 = 549,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,001,828.16x = 1,382,546.88 × 549,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,001,828.16x = 759,217,323,870.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 759,217,323,870.72/1,001,828.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,831.89
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