Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,315.84, 1,305,537 and 364,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 870,315.84, 1,305,537 and 364,368 is: 546,578.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870,315.84 : 1,305,537 = 364,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870,315.84/1,305,537 = 364,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870,315.84x = 1,305,537 × 364,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870,315.84x = 475,695,905,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 475,695,905,616/870,315.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,578.48
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