Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,703.60, 1,016,044.44 and 434,606
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 736,703.60, 1,016,044.44 and 434,606 is: 599,398.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,703.60 : 1,016,044.44 = 434,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,703.60/1,016,044.44 = 434,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,703.60x = 1,016,044.44 × 434,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,703.60x = 441,579,009,890.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,579,009,890.64/736,703.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,398.47
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