Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,724.16, 1,188,871.53 and 498,950
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 861,724.16, 1,188,871.53 and 498,950 is: 688,372.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,724.16 : 1,188,871.53 = 498,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,724.16/1,188,871.53 = 498,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,724.16x = 1,188,871.53 × 498,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,724.16x = 593,187,449,893.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 593,187,449,893.50/861,724.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,372.77
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