Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,197.64, 1,058,870 and 284,981.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 706,197.64, 1,058,870 and 284,981.44 is: 427,300.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,197.64 : 1,058,870 = 284,981.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,197.64/1,058,870 = 284,981.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,197.64x = 1,058,870 × 284,981.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,197.64x = 301,758,297,372.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,758,297,372.80/706,197.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,300.06
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