Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,728, 979,425.28 and 391,776
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 709,728, 979,425.28 and 391,776 is: 540,651.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,728 : 979,425.28 = 391,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,728/979,425.28 = 391,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,728x = 979,425.28 × 391,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,728x = 383,715,318,497.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,715,318,497.28/709,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,651.23
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