Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,248.97, 1,174,873.69 and 530,282.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 784,248.97, 1,174,873.69 and 530,282.99 is: 794,410.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
784,248.97 : 1,174,873.69 = 530,282.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
784,248.97/1,174,873.69 = 530,282.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
784,248.97x = 1,174,873.69 × 530,282.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
784,248.97x = 623,015,533,205.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,015,533,205.53/784,248.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,410.39
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