Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,592.88, 1,004,088.60 and 417,546
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 727,592.88, 1,004,088.60 and 417,546 is: 576,219.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,592.88 : 1,004,088.60 = 417,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,592.88/1,004,088.60 = 417,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,592.88x = 1,004,088.60 × 417,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,592.88x = 419,253,178,575.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,253,178,575.60/727,592.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,219.46
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