Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,715.28, 1,070,147.88 and 473,730
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 775,715.28, 1,070,147.88 and 473,730 is: 653,540.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,715.28 : 1,070,147.88 = 473,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,715.28/1,070,147.88 = 473,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,715.28x = 1,070,147.88 × 473,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,715.28x = 506,961,155,192.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,961,155,192.40/775,715.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,540.25
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