Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,559.68, 1,147,140 and 521,407.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 831,559.68, 1,147,140 and 521,407.44 is: 719,283.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,559.68 : 1,147,140 = 521,407.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,559.68/1,147,140 = 521,407.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,559.68x = 1,147,140 × 521,407.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,559.68x = 598,127,330,721.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,127,330,721.60/831,559.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,283.71
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