Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,378.63, 1,031,416.11 and 420,804.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 747,378.63, 1,031,416.11 and 420,804.09 is: 580,728.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,378.63 : 1,031,416.11 = 420,804.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,378.63/1,031,416.11 = 420,804.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,378.63x = 1,031,416.11 × 420,804.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,378.63x = 434,024,114,826.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,024,114,826.95/747,378.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,728.56
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