Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,296, 1,082,328.48 and 426,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 784,296, 1,082,328.48 and 426,600 is: 588,708
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
784,296 : 1,082,328.48 = 426,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
784,296/1,082,328.48 = 426,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
784,296x = 1,082,328.48 × 426,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
784,296x = 461,721,329,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,721,329,568/784,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,708
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