Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,921, 992,110.98 and 400,969
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 718,921, 992,110.98 and 400,969 is: 553,337.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,921 : 992,110.98 = 400,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,921/992,110.98 = 400,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,921x = 992,110.98 × 400,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,921x = 397,805,747,539.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,805,747,539.62/718,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,337.22
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