Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,746, 1,364,469.48 and 536,037
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 988,746, 1,364,469.48 and 536,037 is: 739,731.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
988,746 : 1,364,469.48 = 536,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
988,746/1,364,469.48 = 536,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
988,746x = 1,364,469.48 × 536,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
988,746x = 731,406,126,650.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 731,406,126,650.76/988,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,731.06
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