Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,018.40, 1,352,331.27 and 550,200
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 980,018.40, 1,352,331.27 and 550,200 is: 759,223.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
980,018.40 : 1,352,331.27 = 550,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
980,018.40/1,352,331.27 = 550,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
980,018.40x = 1,352,331.27 × 550,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
980,018.40x = 744,052,664,754 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 744,052,664,754/980,018.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,223.16
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