Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,071.48, 990,764.46 and 431,811
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 718,071.48, 990,764.46 and 431,811 is: 595,794.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,071.48 : 990,764.46 = 431,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,071.48/990,764.46 = 431,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,071.48x = 990,764.46 × 431,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,071.48x = 427,822,992,237.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,822,992,237.06/718,071.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,794.44
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