Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,721.20, 1,048,835.16 and 505,446
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 759,721.20, 1,048,835.16 and 505,446 is: 697,794.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,721.20 : 1,048,835.16 = 505,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,721.20/1,048,835.16 = 505,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,721.20x = 1,048,835.16 × 505,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,721.20x = 530,129,536,281.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,129,536,281.36/759,721.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,794.84
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