Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813,463.93, 1,121,997.31 and 537,502.15
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 813,463.93, 1,121,997.31 and 537,502.15 is: 741,367.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
813,463.93 : 1,121,997.31 = 537,502.15 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
813,463.93/1,121,997.31 = 537,502.15/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
813,463.93x = 1,121,997.31 × 537,502.15 - Step 4: Simplify right side
813,463.93x = 603,075,966,419.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,075,966,419.22/813,463.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,367.80
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