Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,341.08, 745,741.98 and 522,596.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 540,341.08, 745,741.98 and 522,596.99 is: 721,252.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,341.08 : 745,741.98 = 522,596.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,341.08/745,741.98 = 522,596.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,341.08x = 745,741.98 × 522,596.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,341.08x = 389,722,511,451.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,722,511,451.66/540,341.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,252.79
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