Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,860.32, 982,830 and 467,757.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 656,860.32, 982,830 and 467,757.60 is: 699,884.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,860.32 : 982,830 = 467,757.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,860.32/982,830 = 467,757.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,860.32x = 982,830 × 467,757.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,860.32x = 459,726,202,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,726,202,008/656,860.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,884.26
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