Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,086.92, 1,246,274 and 495,226
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 903,086.92, 1,246,274 and 495,226 is: 683,419.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,086.92 : 1,246,274 = 495,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,086.92/1,246,274 = 495,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,086.92x = 1,246,274 × 495,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,086.92x = 617,187,287,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,187,287,924/903,086.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,419.58
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