Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,278.56, 1,221,779.04 and 541,316.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 885,278.56, 1,221,779.04 and 541,316.08 is: 747,074.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885,278.56 : 1,221,779.04 = 541,316.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885,278.56/1,221,779.04 = 541,316.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885,278.56x = 1,221,779.04 × 541,316.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885,278.56x = 661,368,640,558.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 661,368,640,558.96/885,278.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,074.05
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