Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,861.20, 1,008,565.56 and 424,962
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 730,861.20, 1,008,565.56 and 424,962 is: 586,434.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,861.20 : 1,008,565.56 = 424,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,861.20/1,008,565.56 = 424,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,861.20x = 1,008,565.56 × 424,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,861.20x = 428,602,037,508.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,602,037,508.72/730,861.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,434.25
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