Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,561.46, 1,190,537.64 and 536,121
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 862,561.46, 1,190,537.64 and 536,121 is: 739,973.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862,561.46 : 1,190,537.64 = 536,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862,561.46/1,190,537.64 = 536,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862,561.46x = 1,190,537.64 × 536,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862,561.46x = 638,272,230,094.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,272,230,094.44/862,561.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,973.04
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