Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,590.92, 1,009,940.67 and 550,372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 731,590.92, 1,009,940.67 and 550,372 is: 759,773.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731,590.92 : 1,009,940.67 = 550,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731,590.92/1,009,940.67 = 550,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731,590.92x = 1,009,940.67 × 550,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731,590.92x = 555,843,066,429.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,843,066,429.24/731,590.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,773.05
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