Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,038.84, 845,400.86 and 487,371.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 563,038.84, 845,400.86 and 487,371.97 is: 731,787.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,038.84 : 845,400.86 = 487,371.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,038.84/845,400.86 = 487,371.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,038.84x = 845,400.86 × 487,371.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,038.84x = 412,024,675,914.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,024,675,914.03/563,038.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,787.31
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