Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,342.26, 1,078,214.58 and 593,256.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 718,342.26, 1,078,214.58 and 593,256.79 is: 890,464.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,342.26 : 1,078,214.58 = 593,256.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,342.26/1,078,214.58 = 593,256.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,342.26x = 1,078,214.58 × 593,256.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,342.26x = 639,658,120,662.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 639,658,120,662.00/718,342.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,464.28
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