Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,661.71, 1,035,987.28 and 428,419.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 750,661.71, 1,035,987.28 and 428,419.95 is: 591,261.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,661.71 : 1,035,987.28 = 428,419.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,661.71/1,035,987.28 = 428,419.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,661.71x = 1,035,987.28 × 428,419.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,661.71x = 443,837,618,698.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,837,618,698.24/750,661.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,261.83
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