Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,972.26, 1,014,290.53 and 502,885.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 734,972.26, 1,014,290.53 and 502,885.99 is: 694,002.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,972.26 : 1,014,290.53 = 502,885.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,972.26/1,014,290.53 = 502,885.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,972.26x = 1,014,290.53 × 502,885.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,972.26x = 510,072,490,998.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,072,490,998.01/734,972.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,002.38
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