Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,490.82, 1,028,750.17 and 405,951.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 745,490.82, 1,028,750.17 and 405,951.62 is: 560,198.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,490.82 : 1,028,750.17 = 405,951.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,490.82/1,028,750.17 = 405,951.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,490.82x = 1,028,750.17 × 405,951.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,490.82x = 417,622,798,086.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,622,798,086.78/745,490.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,198.44
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