Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,655.36, 1,199,616 and 546,854.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 869,655.36, 1,199,616 and 546,854.40 is: 754,339.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,655.36 : 1,199,616 = 546,854.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,655.36/1,199,616 = 546,854.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,655.36x = 1,199,616 × 546,854.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,655.36x = 656,015,287,910.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 656,015,287,910.40/869,655.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,339.38
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