Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,908.99, 1,439,601.04 and 360,824.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 959,908.99, 1,439,601.04 and 360,824.08 is: 541,137.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,908.99 : 1,439,601.04 = 360,824.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,908.99/1,439,601.04 = 360,824.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,908.99x = 1,439,601.04 × 360,824.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,908.99x = 519,442,716,323.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,442,716,323.98/959,908.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,137.47
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