Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671,771.28, 1,002,742 and 592,057.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 671,771.28, 1,002,742 and 592,057.92 is: 883,755.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,771.28 : 1,002,742 = 592,057.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,771.28/1,002,742 = 592,057.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,771.28x = 1,002,742 × 592,057.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,771.28x = 593,681,342,816.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 593,681,342,816.64/671,771.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,755.17
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