Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,374.08, 1,054,872 and 424,848
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 764,374.08, 1,054,872 and 424,848 is: 586,310.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,374.08 : 1,054,872 = 424,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,374.08/1,054,872 = 424,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,374.08x = 1,054,872 × 424,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,374.08x = 448,160,259,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,160,259,456/764,374.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,310.12
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