Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,587.50, 1,235,893.02 and 487,694.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 895,587.50, 1,235,893.02 and 487,694.18 is: 673,008.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895,587.50 : 1,235,893.02 = 487,694.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895,587.50/1,235,893.02 = 487,694.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895,587.50x = 1,235,893.02 × 487,694.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895,587.50x = 602,737,832,956.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,737,832,956.62/895,587.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,008.31
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