Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,215.84, 1,068,402 and 434,684
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 774,215.84, 1,068,402 and 434,684 is: 599,855.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,215.84 : 1,068,402 = 434,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,215.84/1,068,402 = 434,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,215.84x = 1,068,402 × 434,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,215.84x = 464,417,254,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,417,254,968/774,215.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,855.02
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