Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,671.44, 1,029,170.57 and 330,935.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 685,671.44, 1,029,170.57 and 330,935.18 is: 496,722.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685,671.44 : 1,029,170.57 = 330,935.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685,671.44/1,029,170.57 = 330,935.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685,671.44x = 1,029,170.57 × 330,935.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685,671.44x = 340,588,741,033.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,588,741,033.12/685,671.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,722.95
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