Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,583.92, 1,003,932.57 and 405,286
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 727,583.92, 1,003,932.57 and 405,286 is: 559,220.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,583.92 : 1,003,932.57 = 405,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,583.92/1,003,932.57 = 405,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,583.92x = 1,003,932.57 × 405,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,583.92x = 406,879,815,565.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,879,815,565.02/727,583.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,220.46
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