Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,296.84, 1,341,448.14 and 561,173
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 894,296.84, 1,341,448.14 and 561,173 is: 841,761.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
894,296.84 : 1,341,448.14 = 561,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
894,296.84/1,341,448.14 = 561,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
894,296.84x = 1,341,448.14 × 561,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
894,296.84x = 752,784,477,068.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 752,784,477,068.22/894,296.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,761.31
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