Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,831.68, 1,332,781 and 536,078
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 965,831.68, 1,332,781 and 536,078 is: 739,750.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
965,831.68 : 1,332,781 = 536,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
965,831.68/1,332,781 = 536,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
965,831.68x = 1,332,781 × 536,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
965,831.68x = 714,474,572,918 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 714,474,572,918/965,831.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,750.61
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