Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,952, 1,025,273.76 and 425,000
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 742,952, 1,025,273.76 and 425,000 is: 586,500
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
742,952 : 1,025,273.76 = 425,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
742,952/1,025,273.76 = 425,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
742,952x = 1,025,273.76 × 425,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
742,952x = 435,741,348,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,741,348,000/742,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,500
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