Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,508.88, 1,064,436.21 and 499,785.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 771,508.88, 1,064,436.21 and 499,785.06 is: 689,544.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,508.88 : 1,064,436.21 = 499,785.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,508.88/1,064,436.21 = 499,785.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,508.88x = 1,064,436.21 × 499,785.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,508.88x = 531,989,315,081.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 531,989,315,081.02/771,508.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,544.00
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