Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,845.28, 994,548 and 503,048.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 720,845.28, 994,548 and 503,048.16 is: 694,053.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,845.28 : 994,548 = 503,048.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,845.28/994,548 = 503,048.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,845.28x = 994,548 × 503,048.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,845.28x = 500,305,541,431.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,305,541,431.68/720,845.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,053.99
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