Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,140.44, 1,000,722 and 496,177.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 725,140.44, 1,000,722 and 496,177.74 is: 684,744.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,140.44 : 1,000,722 = 496,177.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,140.44/1,000,722 = 496,177.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,140.44x = 1,000,722 × 496,177.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,140.44x = 496,535,980,328.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,535,980,328.28/725,140.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,744.57
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