Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,650, 1,096,617 and 436,954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 794,650, 1,096,617 and 436,954 is: 602,996.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794,650 : 1,096,617 = 436,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794,650/1,096,617 = 436,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794,650x = 1,096,617 × 436,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794,650x = 479,171,184,618 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,171,184,618/794,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,996.52
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