Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,052.32, 1,261,242 and 574,280
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 914,052.32, 1,261,242 and 574,280 is: 792,412.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
914,052.32 : 1,261,242 = 574,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
914,052.32/1,261,242 = 574,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
914,052.32x = 1,261,242 × 574,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
914,052.32x = 724,306,055,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 724,306,055,760/914,052.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,412.03
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