Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,958.54, 1,242,069.60 and 551,307
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 899,958.54, 1,242,069.60 and 551,307 is: 760,881.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
899,958.54 : 1,242,069.60 = 551,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
899,958.54/1,242,069.60 = 551,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
899,958.54x = 1,242,069.60 × 551,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
899,958.54x = 684,761,664,967.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 684,761,664,967.20/899,958.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,881.35
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