Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,985.88, 1,346,860.32 and 546,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 975,985.88, 1,346,860.32 and 546,266 is: 753,846.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
975,985.88 : 1,346,860.32 = 546,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
975,985.88/1,346,860.32 = 546,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
975,985.88x = 1,346,860.32 × 546,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
975,985.88x = 735,743,999,565.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,743,999,565.12/975,985.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,846.97
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