Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,638.16, 1,431,882 and 555,024
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 954,638.16, 1,431,882 and 555,024 is: 832,492.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,638.16 : 1,431,882 = 555,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,638.16/1,431,882 = 555,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,638.16x = 1,431,882 × 555,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,638.16x = 794,728,875,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 794,728,875,168/954,638.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,492.26
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