Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,046.88, 1,058,737.68 and 256,450.71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 706,046.88, 1,058,737.68 and 256,450.71 is: 384,555.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,046.88 : 1,058,737.68 = 256,450.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,046.88/1,058,737.68 = 256,450.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,046.88x = 1,058,737.68 × 256,450.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,046.88x = 271,514,029,739.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,514,029,739.75/706,046.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,555.24
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