Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,594.92, 862,763.56 and 487,808
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 625,594.92, 862,763.56 and 487,808 is: 672,740.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,594.92 : 862,763.56 = 487,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,594.92/862,763.56 = 487,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,594.92x = 862,763.56 × 487,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,594.92x = 420,862,966,676.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,862,966,676.48/625,594.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,740.38
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