Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,997.96, 1,095,364 and 506,794.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 730,997.96, 1,095,364 and 506,794.28 is: 759,405.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,997.96 : 1,095,364 = 506,794.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,997.96/1,095,364 = 506,794.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,997.96x = 1,095,364 × 506,794.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,997.96x = 555,124,209,717.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,124,209,717.92/730,997.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,405.96
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