Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,814.60, 1,353,564 and 551,093.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 980,814.60, 1,353,564 and 551,093.40 is: 760,531.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
980,814.60 : 1,353,564 = 551,093.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
980,814.60/1,353,564 = 551,093.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
980,814.60x = 1,353,564 × 551,093.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
980,814.60x = 745,940,186,877.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 745,940,186,877.60/980,814.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,531.28
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