Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,572, 1,004,049.36 and 425,766
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 727,572, 1,004,049.36 and 425,766 is: 587,557.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,572 : 1,004,049.36 = 425,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,572/1,004,049.36 = 425,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,572x = 1,004,049.36 × 425,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,572x = 427,490,079,809.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,490,079,809.76/727,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,557.08
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