Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,445.96, 1,171,747.86 and 530,941
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 849,445.96, 1,171,747.86 and 530,941 is: 732,393.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
849,445.96 : 1,171,747.86 = 530,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
849,445.96/1,171,747.86 = 530,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
849,445.96x = 1,171,747.86 × 530,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
849,445.96x = 622,128,980,536.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 622,128,980,536.26/849,445.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,393.83
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