Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,318.68, 1,188,618 and 534,510
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 861,318.68, 1,188,618 and 534,510 is: 737,622.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,318.68 : 1,188,618 = 534,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,318.68/1,188,618 = 534,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,318.68x = 1,188,618 × 534,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,318.68x = 635,328,207,180 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 635,328,207,180/861,318.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,622.70
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