Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,961.42, 834,864.42 and 346,927.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 555,961.42, 834,864.42 and 346,927.96 is: 520,967.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,961.42 : 834,864.42 = 346,927.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,961.42/834,864.42 = 346,927.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,961.42x = 834,864.42 × 346,927.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,961.42x = 289,637,810,107.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,637,810,107.18/555,961.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,967.46
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