Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,557.96, 1,335,255.68 and 531,993.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 967,557.96, 1,335,255.68 and 531,993.68 is: 734,165.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967,557.96 : 1,335,255.68 = 531,993.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967,557.96/1,335,255.68 = 531,993.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967,557.96x = 1,335,255.68 × 531,993.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967,557.96x = 710,347,582,944.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,347,582,944.10/967,557.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,165.41
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