Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,226.36, 1,475,116.56 and 889,535.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 983,226.36, 1,475,116.56 and 889,535.28 is: 1,334,553.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983,226.36 : 1,475,116.56 = 889,535.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983,226.36/1,475,116.56 = 889,535.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983,226.36x = 1,475,116.56 × 889,535.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983,226.36x = 1,312,168,222,232.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,312,168,222,232.24/983,226.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,334,553.54
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