Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,581.52, 1,492,905.24 and 364,053.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 995,581.52, 1,492,905.24 and 364,053.68 is: 545,909.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
995,581.52 : 1,492,905.24 = 364,053.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
995,581.52/1,492,905.24 = 364,053.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
995,581.52x = 1,492,905.24 × 364,053.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
995,581.52x = 543,497,646,513.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,497,646,513.28/995,581.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,909.74
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