Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,105.84, 1,019,965.80 and 399,574
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 739,105.84, 1,019,965.80 and 399,574 is: 551,411.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739,105.84 : 1,019,965.80 = 399,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739,105.84/1,019,965.80 = 399,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739,105.84x = 1,019,965.80 × 399,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739,105.84x = 407,551,814,569.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,551,814,569.20/739,105.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,411.98
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