Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,726.80, 1,443,692.76 and 363,586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 962,726.80, 1,443,692.76 and 363,586 is: 545,228.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,726.80 : 1,443,692.76 = 363,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,726.80/1,443,692.76 = 363,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,726.80x = 1,443,692.76 × 363,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,726.80x = 524,906,475,837.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,906,475,837.36/962,726.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,228.90
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