Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,351.86, 1,253,465.40 and 545,791
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 908,351.86, 1,253,465.40 and 545,791 is: 753,155.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,351.86 : 1,253,465.40 = 545,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,351.86/1,253,465.40 = 545,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,351.86x = 1,253,465.40 × 545,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,351.86x = 684,130,134,131.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 684,130,134,131.40/908,351.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,155.43
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