Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,563.24, 1,440,844.86 and 369,449
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 960,563.24, 1,440,844.86 and 369,449 is: 554,173.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,563.24 : 1,440,844.86 = 369,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,563.24/1,440,844.86 = 369,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,563.24x = 1,440,844.86 × 369,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,563.24x = 532,318,692,682.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,318,692,682.14/960,563.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,173.50
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