Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,507.41, 1,316,747.42 and 428,232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 877,507.41, 1,316,747.42 and 428,232 is: 642,585.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
877,507.41 : 1,316,747.42 = 428,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
877,507.41/1,316,747.42 = 428,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
877,507.41x = 1,316,747.42 × 428,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
877,507.41x = 563,873,381,161.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,873,381,161.44/877,507.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,585.32
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