Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,174.06, 982,866.99 and 425,688
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 712,174.06, 982,866.99 and 425,688 is: 587,489.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,174.06 : 982,866.99 = 425,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,174.06/982,866.99 = 425,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,174.06x = 982,866.99 × 425,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,174.06x = 418,394,683,239.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,394,683,239.12/712,174.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,489.36
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