Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,691.80, 1,217,537.70 and 496,763.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 811,691.80, 1,217,537.70 and 496,763.80 is: 745,145.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,691.80 : 1,217,537.70 = 496,763.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,691.80/1,217,537.70 = 496,763.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,691.80x = 1,217,537.70 × 496,763.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,691.80x = 604,828,654,495.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,828,654,495.26/811,691.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,145.70
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