Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,734.76, 1,470,146.46 and 530,449
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 979,734.76, 1,470,146.46 and 530,449 is: 795,968.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
979,734.76 : 1,470,146.46 = 530,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
979,734.76/1,470,146.46 = 530,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
979,734.76x = 1,470,146.46 × 530,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
979,734.76x = 779,837,719,560.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 779,837,719,560.54/979,734.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,968.21
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