Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,220, 1,263,003.96 and 557,524
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 915,220, 1,263,003.96 and 557,524 is: 769,383.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
915,220 : 1,263,003.96 = 557,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
915,220/1,263,003.96 = 557,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
915,220x = 1,263,003.96 × 557,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
915,220x = 704,155,019,795.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 704,155,019,795.04/915,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,383.34
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