Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,547.40, 1,207,598.70 and 405,638.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 804,547.40, 1,207,598.70 and 405,638.60 is: 608,849.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,547.40 : 1,207,598.70 = 405,638.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,547.40/1,207,598.70 = 405,638.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,547.40x = 1,207,598.70 × 405,638.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,547.40x = 489,848,646,029.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,848,646,029.82/804,547.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,849.95
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