Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,252, 1,087,787.88 and 430,556
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 788,252, 1,087,787.88 and 430,556 is: 594,167.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,252 : 1,087,787.88 = 430,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,252/1,087,787.88 = 430,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,252x = 1,087,787.88 × 430,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,252x = 468,353,598,461.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,353,598,461.28/788,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,167.35
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