Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,578.12, 1,061,364.78 and 286,853
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 707,578.12, 1,061,364.78 and 286,853 is: 430,278.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,578.12 : 1,061,364.78 = 286,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,578.12/1,061,364.78 = 286,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,578.12x = 1,061,364.78 × 286,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,578.12x = 304,455,671,237.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,455,671,237.34/707,578.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,278.53
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