Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,505.44, 1,005,971.98 and 457,040
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 728,505.44, 1,005,971.98 and 457,040 is: 631,113.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
728,505.44 : 1,005,971.98 = 457,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
728,505.44/1,005,971.98 = 457,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
728,505.44x = 1,005,971.98 × 457,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
728,505.44x = 459,769,433,739.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,769,433,739.20/728,505.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,113.25
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