Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,500, 1,355,850 and 558,564
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 982,500, 1,355,850 and 558,564 is: 770,818.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,500 : 1,355,850 = 558,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,500/1,355,850 = 558,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,500x = 1,355,850 × 558,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,500x = 757,328,999,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 757,328,999,400/982,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,818.32
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