Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,132.74, 1,062,641.68 and 287,408.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 708,132.74, 1,062,641.68 and 287,408.62 is: 431,292.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,132.74 : 1,062,641.68 = 287,408.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,132.74/1,062,641.68 = 287,408.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,132.74x = 1,062,641.68 × 287,408.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,132.74x = 305,412,372,053.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,412,372,053.03/708,132.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,292.55
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