Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,476.36, 1,182,492 and 550,690.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 856,476.36, 1,182,492 and 550,690.08 is: 760,308.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
856,476.36 : 1,182,492 = 550,690.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
856,476.36/1,182,492 = 550,690.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
856,476.36x = 1,182,492 × 550,690.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
856,476.36x = 651,186,614,079.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,186,614,079.36/856,476.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,308.92
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