Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,897.56, 1,078,484.58 and 275,631
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 718,897.56, 1,078,484.58 and 275,631 is: 413,499.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,897.56 : 1,078,484.58 = 275,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,897.56/1,078,484.58 = 275,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,897.56x = 1,078,484.58 × 275,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,897.56x = 297,263,783,269.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,263,783,269.98/718,897.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,499.50
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