Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,307.78, 1,007,652 and 424,202.27
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 730,307.78, 1,007,652 and 424,202.27 is: 585,298.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,307.78 : 1,007,652 = 424,202.27 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,307.78/1,007,652 = 424,202.27/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,307.78x = 1,007,652 × 424,202.27 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,307.78x = 427,448,260,731.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,448,260,731.78/730,307.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,298.80
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