Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,562.24, 1,440,843.36 and 369,448
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 960,562.24, 1,440,843.36 and 369,448 is: 554,172
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,562.24 : 1,440,843.36 = 369,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,562.24/1,440,843.36 = 369,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,562.24x = 1,440,843.36 × 369,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,562.24x = 532,316,697,665.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,316,697,665.28/960,562.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,172
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