Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,538.08, 1,437,991.44 and 367,516
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 958,538.08, 1,437,991.44 and 367,516 is: 551,344.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,538.08 : 1,437,991.44 = 367,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,538.08/1,437,991.44 = 367,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,538.08x = 1,437,991.44 × 367,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,538.08x = 528,484,862,063.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,484,862,063.04/958,538.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,344.67
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