Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,580.96, 1,104,420 and 494,547.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 800,580.96, 1,104,420 and 494,547.24 is: 682,239.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,580.96 : 1,104,420 = 494,547.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,580.96/1,104,420 = 494,547.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,580.96x = 1,104,420 × 494,547.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,580.96x = 546,187,862,800.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,187,862,800.80/800,580.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,239.39
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