Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,101.54, 1,024,102.11 and 402,569.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 742,101.54, 1,024,102.11 and 402,569.79 is: 555,547.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
742,101.54 : 1,024,102.11 = 402,569.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
742,101.54/1,024,102.11 = 402,569.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
742,101.54x = 1,024,102.11 × 402,569.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
742,101.54x = 412,272,571,361.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,272,571,361.26/742,101.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,547.39
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