Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,756.17, 1,056,789.60 and 491,626
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 704,756.17, 1,056,789.60 and 491,626 is: 737,198.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,756.17 : 1,056,789.60 = 491,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,756.17/1,056,789.60 = 491,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,756.17x = 1,056,789.60 × 491,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,756.17x = 519,545,243,889.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,545,243,889.60/704,756.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,198.57
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