Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,459.24, 1,346,594 and 733,834
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 975,459.24, 1,346,594 and 733,834 is: 1,013,037.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
975,459.24 : 1,346,594 = 733,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
975,459.24/1,346,594 = 733,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
975,459.24x = 1,346,594 × 733,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
975,459.24x = 988,176,461,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 988,176,461,396/975,459.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,013,037.16
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