Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,469.92, 1,343,348.40 and 543,748
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 973,469.92, 1,343,348.40 and 543,748 is: 750,349.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973,469.92 : 1,343,348.40 = 543,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973,469.92/1,343,348.40 = 543,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973,469.92x = 1,343,348.40 × 543,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973,469.92x = 730,443,005,803.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 730,443,005,803.20/973,469.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,349.85
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