Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814,918.42, 1,124,658.57 and 475,496.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 814,918.42, 1,124,658.57 and 475,496.02 is: 656,226.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
814,918.42 : 1,124,658.57 = 475,496.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
814,918.42/1,124,658.57 = 475,496.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
814,918.42x = 1,124,658.57 × 475,496.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
814,918.42x = 534,770,673,893.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,770,673,893.89/814,918.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,226.02
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