Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,997.76, 1,080,612.30 and 438,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 782,997.76, 1,080,612.30 and 438,832 is: 605,630.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
782,997.76 : 1,080,612.30 = 438,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
782,997.76/1,080,612.30 = 438,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
782,997.76x = 1,080,612.30 × 438,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
782,997.76x = 474,207,256,833.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 474,207,256,833.60/782,997.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,630.41
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