Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,785.24, 1,063,474.92 and 428,712
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 709,785.24, 1,063,474.92 and 428,712 is: 642,341.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,785.24 : 1,063,474.92 = 428,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,785.24/1,063,474.92 = 428,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,785.24x = 1,063,474.92 × 428,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,785.24x = 455,924,459,903.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,924,459,903.04/709,785.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,341.42
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