Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,358.16, 1,370,681.80 and 557,798
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 993,358.16, 1,370,681.80 and 557,798 is: 769,675.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
993,358.16 : 1,370,681.80 = 557,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
993,358.16/1,370,681.80 = 557,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
993,358.16x = 1,370,681.80 × 557,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
993,358.16x = 764,563,566,676.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,563,566,676.40/993,358.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,675.63
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