Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,129.76, 1,093,662 and 686,340
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 731,129.76, 1,093,662 and 686,340 is: 1,026,663.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731,129.76 : 1,093,662 = 686,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731,129.76/1,093,662 = 686,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731,129.76x = 1,093,662 × 686,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731,129.76x = 750,623,977,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 750,623,977,080/731,129.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,026,663.14
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