Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713,720.72, 984,947.19 and 391,427.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 713,720.72, 984,947.19 and 391,427.99 is: 540,177.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,720.72 : 984,947.19 = 391,427.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,720.72/984,947.19 = 391,427.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,720.72x = 984,947.19 × 391,427.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,720.72x = 385,535,898,837.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,535,898,837.85/713,720.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,177.53
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