Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,250, 1,098,825 and 438,554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 796,250, 1,098,825 and 438,554 is: 605,204.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796,250 : 1,098,825 = 438,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796,250/1,098,825 = 438,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796,250x = 1,098,825 × 438,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796,250x = 481,894,099,050 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,894,099,050/796,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,204.52
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