Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,838.74, 701,253.64 and 478,872.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 505,838.74, 701,253.64 and 478,872.58 is: 663,869.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,838.74 : 701,253.64 = 478,872.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,838.74/701,253.64 = 478,872.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,838.74x = 701,253.64 × 478,872.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,838.74x = 335,811,139,821.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,811,139,821.19/505,838.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,869.95
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