Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,450, 992,841 and 401,498
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 719,450, 992,841 and 401,498 is: 554,067.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,450 : 992,841 = 401,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,450/992,841 = 401,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,450x = 992,841 × 401,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,450x = 398,623,675,818 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,623,675,818/719,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,067.24
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