Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,536.81, 1,248,844.97 and 560,740.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 904,536.81, 1,248,844.97 and 560,740.14 is: 774,183.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
904,536.81 : 1,248,844.97 = 560,740.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
904,536.81/1,248,844.97 = 560,740.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
904,536.81x = 1,248,844.97 × 560,740.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
904,536.81x = 700,277,500,512.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,277,500,512.40/904,536.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,183.53
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