Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,100.52, 1,320,788 and 543,634.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 957,100.52, 1,320,788 and 543,634.40 is: 750,209.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,100.52 : 1,320,788 = 543,634.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,100.52/1,320,788 = 543,634.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,100.52x = 1,320,788 × 543,634.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,100.52x = 718,025,791,907.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,025,791,907.20/957,100.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,209.38
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