Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,182.02, 986,066 and 526,321.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 659,182.02, 986,066 and 526,321.78 is: 787,321.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,182.02 : 986,066 = 526,321.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,182.02/986,066 = 526,321.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,182.02x = 986,066 × 526,321.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,182.02x = 518,988,012,317.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,988,012,317.48/659,182.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,321.25
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