Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,853.04, 1,091,779.56 and 284,310
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 727,853.04, 1,091,779.56 and 284,310 is: 426,465
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,853.04 : 1,091,779.56 = 284,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,853.04/1,091,779.56 = 284,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,853.04x = 1,091,779.56 × 284,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,853.04x = 310,403,846,703.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,403,846,703.60/727,853.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,465
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