Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,628, 1,187,666.64 and 502,932
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 860,628, 1,187,666.64 and 502,932 is: 694,046.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
860,628 : 1,187,666.64 = 502,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
860,628/1,187,666.64 = 502,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
860,628x = 1,187,666.64 × 502,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
860,628x = 597,315,558,588.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,315,558,588.48/860,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,046.16
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