Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,969.20, 768,298 and 549,969.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 549,969.20, 768,298 and 549,969.20 is: 768,298
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,969.20 : 768,298 = 549,969.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,969.20/768,298 = 549,969.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,969.20x = 768,298 × 549,969.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,969.20x = 422,540,236,421.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,540,236,421.60/549,969.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,298
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