Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,908.89, 1,172,522.85 and 505,676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 849,908.89, 1,172,522.85 and 505,676 is: 697,623.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
849,908.89 : 1,172,522.85 = 505,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
849,908.89/1,172,522.85 = 505,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
849,908.89x = 1,172,522.85 × 505,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
849,908.89x = 592,916,664,696.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,916,664,696.60/849,908.89 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,623.79
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