Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,032.32, 1,492,548 and 363,601.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 995,032.32, 1,492,548 and 363,601.60 is: 545,402.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
995,032.32 : 1,492,548 = 363,601.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
995,032.32/1,492,548 = 363,601.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
995,032.32x = 1,492,548 × 363,601.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
995,032.32x = 542,692,840,876.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,692,840,876.80/995,032.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,402.22
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