Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,989.12, 1,248,192 and 477,403.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 831,989.12, 1,248,192 and 477,403.52 is: 716,224.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,989.12 : 1,248,192 = 477,403.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,989.12/1,248,192 = 477,403.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,989.12x = 1,248,192 × 477,403.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,989.12x = 595,891,254,435.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,891,254,435.84/831,989.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,224.82
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