Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,406.79, 1,054,893.17 and 420,257.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 764,406.79, 1,054,893.17 and 420,257.63 is: 579,962.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,406.79 : 1,054,893.17 = 420,257.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,406.79/1,054,893.17 = 420,257.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,406.79x = 1,054,893.17 × 420,257.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,406.79x = 443,326,901,426.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,326,901,426.10/764,406.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,962.02
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