Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,588.48, 763,155.84 and 394,336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 553,588.48, 763,155.84 and 394,336 is: 543,616.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,588.48 : 763,155.84 = 394,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,588.48/763,155.84 = 394,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,588.48x = 763,155.84 × 394,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,588.48x = 300,939,821,322.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,939,821,322.24/553,588.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,616.48
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