Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,290.53, 1,170,914.04 and 543,189
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 848,290.53, 1,170,914.04 and 543,189 is: 749,775.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,290.53 : 1,170,914.04 = 543,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,290.53/1,170,914.04 = 543,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,290.53x = 1,170,914.04 × 543,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,290.53x = 636,027,626,473.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,027,626,473.56/848,290.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,775.70
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