Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,219.24, 1,341,944.16 and 564,412.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 972,219.24, 1,341,944.16 and 564,412.68 is: 779,052.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
972,219.24 : 1,341,944.16 = 564,412.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
972,219.24/1,341,944.16 = 564,412.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
972,219.24x = 1,341,944.16 × 564,412.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
972,219.24x = 757,410,299,755.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 757,410,299,755.95/972,219.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,052.98
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