Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,321.88, 764,964 and 299,673
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 554,321.88, 764,964 and 299,673 is: 413,548.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,321.88 : 764,964 = 299,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,321.88/764,964 = 299,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,321.88x = 764,964 × 299,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,321.88x = 229,239,056,772 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,239,056,772/554,321.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,548.63
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