Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,351.28, 1,074,143.80 and 434,184.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 778,351.28, 1,074,143.80 and 434,184.68 is: 599,185.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,351.28 : 1,074,143.80 = 434,184.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,351.28/1,074,143.80 = 434,184.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,351.28x = 1,074,143.80 × 434,184.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,351.28x = 466,376,782,076.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,376,782,076.98/778,351.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,185.48
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