Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,879.04, 1,091,818.56 and 284,336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 727,879.04, 1,091,818.56 and 284,336 is: 426,504
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,879.04 : 1,091,818.56 = 284,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,879.04/1,091,818.56 = 284,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,879.04x = 1,091,818.56 × 284,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,879.04x = 310,443,322,076.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,443,322,076.16/727,879.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,504
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