Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,482.62, 1,344,795.99 and 544,786.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 974,482.62, 1,344,795.99 and 544,786.62 is: 751,811.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
974,482.62 : 1,344,795.99 = 544,786.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
974,482.62/1,344,795.99 = 544,786.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
974,482.62x = 1,344,795.99 × 544,786.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
974,482.62x = 732,626,861,981.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 732,626,861,981.65/974,482.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,811.11
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