Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,833.24, 1,012,259.88 and 461,469.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 733,833.24, 1,012,259.88 and 461,469.12 is: 636,556.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,833.24 : 1,012,259.88 = 461,469.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,833.24/1,012,259.88 = 461,469.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,833.24x = 1,012,259.88 × 461,469.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,833.24x = 467,126,676,034.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,126,676,034.91/733,833.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,556.99
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