Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,235.30, 1,176,352.95 and 468,529.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 784,235.30, 1,176,352.95 and 468,529.70 is: 702,794.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
784,235.30 : 1,176,352.95 = 468,529.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
784,235.30/1,176,352.95 = 468,529.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
784,235.30x = 1,176,352.95 × 468,529.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
784,235.30x = 551,156,294,757.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,156,294,757.62/784,235.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,794.55
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