Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,288.99, 1,009,148.00 and 425,365.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 731,288.99, 1,009,148.00 and 425,365.96 is: 586,987.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731,288.99 : 1,009,148.00 = 425,365.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731,288.99/1,009,148.00 = 425,365.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731,288.99x = 1,009,148.00 × 425,365.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731,288.99x = 429,257,208,865.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,257,208,865.50/731,288.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,987.11
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