Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,679.76, 1,158,735 and 457,714
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 839,679.76, 1,158,735 and 457,714 is: 631,632.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
839,679.76 : 1,158,735 = 457,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
839,679.76/1,158,735 = 457,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
839,679.76x = 1,158,735 × 457,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
839,679.76x = 530,369,231,790 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,369,231,790/839,679.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,632.75
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