Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,144.56, 1,123,687.05 and 412,852
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 749,144.56, 1,123,687.05 and 412,852 is: 619,261.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,144.56 : 1,123,687.05 = 412,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,144.56/1,123,687.05 = 412,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,144.56x = 1,123,687.05 × 412,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,144.56x = 463,916,445,966.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,916,445,966.60/749,144.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,261.58
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