Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880,373.64, 1,215,205.02 and 517,782
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 880,373.64, 1,215,205.02 and 517,782 is: 714,709.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
880,373.64 : 1,215,205.02 = 517,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
880,373.64/1,215,205.02 = 517,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
880,373.64x = 1,215,205.02 × 517,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
880,373.64x = 629,211,285,665.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 629,211,285,665.64/880,373.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,709.37
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