Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,539.26, 1,207,318 and 449,786
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 804,539.26, 1,207,318 and 449,786 is: 674,963.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,539.26 : 1,207,318 = 449,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,539.26/1,207,318 = 449,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,539.26x = 1,207,318 × 449,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,539.26x = 543,034,733,948 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,034,733,948/804,539.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,963.62
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