Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,591.62, 1,343,530.17 and 532,048.77
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 973,591.62, 1,343,530.17 and 532,048.77 is: 734,212.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973,591.62 : 1,343,530.17 = 532,048.77 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973,591.62/1,343,530.17 = 532,048.77/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973,591.62x = 1,343,530.17 × 532,048.77 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973,591.62x = 714,823,574,406.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 714,823,574,406.39/973,591.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,212.95
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