Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830,139.99, 1,145,847.23 and 486,056.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 830,139.99, 1,145,847.23 and 486,056.58 is: 670,906.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
830,139.99 : 1,145,847.23 = 486,056.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
830,139.99/1,145,847.23 = 486,056.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
830,139.99x = 1,145,847.23 × 486,056.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
830,139.99x = 556,946,585,816.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,946,585,816.27/830,139.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,906.83
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