Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,317.60, 978,724 and 422,864.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 709,317.60, 978,724 and 422,864.32 is: 583,472.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,317.60 : 978,724 = 422,864.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,317.60/978,724 = 422,864.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,317.60x = 978,724 × 422,864.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,317.60x = 413,867,458,727.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,867,458,727.68/709,317.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,472.70
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