Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316,589.16, 1,974,957.48 and 369,886
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,316,589.16, 1,974,957.48 and 369,886 is: 554,849.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,316,589.16 : 1,974,957.48 = 369,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,316,589.16/1,974,957.48 = 369,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,316,589.16x = 1,974,957.48 × 369,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,316,589.16x = 730,509,122,447.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 730,509,122,447.28/1,316,589.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,849.72
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