Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,005.91, 1,001,889 and 403,709.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 726,005.91, 1,001,889 and 403,709.07 is: 557,118.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,005.91 : 1,001,889 = 403,709.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,005.91/1,001,889 = 403,709.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,005.91x = 1,001,889 × 403,709.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,005.91x = 404,471,676,433.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,471,676,433.23/726,005.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,118.99
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