Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,628.60, 1,040,642 and 741,628.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 741,628.60, 1,040,642 and 741,628.60 is: 1,040,642
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,628.60 : 1,040,642 = 741,628.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,628.60/1,040,642 = 741,628.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,628.60x = 1,040,642 × 741,628.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,628.60x = 771,769,869,561.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 771,769,869,561.20/741,628.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,040,642
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