Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,352.86, 1,196,880.68 and 608,905.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 799,352.86, 1,196,880.68 and 608,905.99 is: 911,722.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,352.86 : 1,196,880.68 = 608,905.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,352.86/1,196,880.68 = 608,905.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,352.86x = 1,196,880.68 × 608,905.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,352.86x = 728,787,815,367.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,787,815,367.27/799,352.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,722.29
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