Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,451.43, 1,175,852.05 and 484,965.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 785,451.43, 1,175,852.05 and 484,965.84 is: 726,013.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,451.43 : 1,175,852.05 = 484,965.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,451.43/1,175,852.05 = 484,965.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,451.43x = 1,175,852.05 × 484,965.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,451.43x = 570,248,077,143.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 570,248,077,143.97/785,451.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,013.16
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