Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,588, 1,244,230.32 and 499,180
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 901,588, 1,244,230.32 and 499,180 is: 688,889.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,588 : 1,244,230.32 = 499,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,588/1,244,230.32 = 499,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,588x = 1,244,230.32 × 499,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,588x = 621,094,891,137.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,094,891,137.60/901,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,889.93
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