Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,848.29, 1,178,780.67 and 629,073.33
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 785,848.29, 1,178,780.67 and 629,073.33 is: 943,616.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,848.29 : 1,178,780.67 = 629,073.33 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,848.29/1,178,780.67 = 629,073.33/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,848.29x = 1,178,780.67 × 629,073.33 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,848.29x = 741,539,481,416.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 741,539,481,416.53/785,848.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,616.59
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