Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,681.44, 671,505.04 and 426,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 487,681.44, 671,505.04 and 426,912 is: 587,829.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,681.44 : 671,505.04 = 426,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,681.44/671,505.04 = 426,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,681.44x = 671,505.04 × 426,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,681.44x = 286,673,559,636.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,673,559,636.48/487,681.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,829.55
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