Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,720.96, 1,046,706 and 456,740
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 758,720.96, 1,046,706 and 456,740 is: 630,103.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,720.96 : 1,046,706 = 456,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,720.96/1,046,706 = 456,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,720.96x = 1,046,706 × 456,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,720.96x = 478,072,498,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,072,498,440/758,720.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,103.19
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