Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,702.96, 1,028,718 and 504,069.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 745,702.96, 1,028,718 and 504,069.76 is: 695,378.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,702.96 : 1,028,718 = 504,069.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,702.96/1,028,718 = 504,069.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,702.96x = 1,028,718 × 504,069.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,702.96x = 518,545,635,367.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,545,635,367.68/745,702.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,378.27
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