Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,437.20, 1,358,551.56 and 554,693.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 984,437.20, 1,358,551.56 and 554,693.68 is: 765,493.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
984,437.20 : 1,358,551.56 = 554,693.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
984,437.20/1,358,551.56 = 554,693.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
984,437.20x = 1,358,551.56 × 554,693.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
984,437.20x = 753,579,964,286.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,579,964,286.14/984,437.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,493.18
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