Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,287, 1,082,317.02 and 426,591
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 784,287, 1,082,317.02 and 426,591 is: 588,696.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
784,287 : 1,082,317.02 = 426,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
784,287/1,082,317.02 = 426,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
784,287x = 1,082,317.02 × 426,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
784,287x = 461,706,699,878.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,706,699,878.82/784,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,696.10
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