Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,056.40, 1,018,317 and 729,056.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 729,056.40, 1,018,317 and 729,056.40 is: 1,018,317
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729,056.40 : 1,018,317 = 729,056.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729,056.40/1,018,317 = 729,056.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729,056.40x = 1,018,317 × 729,056.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729,056.40x = 742,410,526,078.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 742,410,526,078.80/729,056.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,018,317
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