Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,551.86, 1,079,130.76 and 270,237.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 719,551.86, 1,079,130.76 and 270,237.98 is: 405,282.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,551.86 : 1,079,130.76 = 270,237.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,551.86/1,079,130.76 = 270,237.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,551.86x = 1,079,130.76 × 270,237.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,551.86x = 291,622,116,738.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,622,116,738.27/719,551.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,282.97
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