Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,648.52, 1,029,836.70 and 554,301
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 686,648.52, 1,029,836.70 and 554,301 is: 831,341.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
686,648.52 : 1,029,836.70 = 554,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
686,648.52/1,029,836.70 = 554,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
686,648.52x = 1,029,836.70 × 554,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
686,648.52x = 570,839,512,646.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 570,839,512,646.70/686,648.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,341.65
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