Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,390.77, 1,044,586.49 and 459,678.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 696,390.77, 1,044,586.49 and 459,678.12 is: 689,517.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,390.77 : 1,044,586.49 = 459,678.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,390.77/1,044,586.49 = 459,678.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,390.77x = 1,044,586.49 × 459,678.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,390.77x = 480,173,551,602.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,173,551,602.21/696,390.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,517.40
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