Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,085.88, 1,087,585.21 and 466,072
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 788,085.88, 1,087,585.21 and 466,072 is: 643,195.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,085.88 : 1,087,585.21 = 466,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,085.88/1,087,585.21 = 466,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,085.88x = 1,087,585.21 × 466,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,085.88x = 506,893,013,995.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,893,013,995.12/788,085.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,195.15
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