Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,282.20, 855,530 and 548,374.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 574,282.20, 855,530 and 548,374.48 is: 816,934.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,282.20 : 855,530 = 548,374.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,282.20/855,530 = 548,374.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,282.20x = 855,530 × 548,374.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,282.20x = 469,150,818,874.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 469,150,818,874.40/574,282.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,934.29
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