Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,024, 1,246,212 and 500,616
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 903,024, 1,246,212 and 500,616 is: 690,871.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,024 : 1,246,212 = 500,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,024/1,246,212 = 500,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,024x = 1,246,212 × 500,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,024x = 623,873,666,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,873,666,592/903,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,871.63
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