Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,544.64, 1,246,918.56 and 501,128
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 903,544.64, 1,246,918.56 and 501,128 is: 691,571.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,544.64 : 1,246,918.56 = 501,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,544.64/1,246,918.56 = 501,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,544.64x = 1,246,918.56 × 501,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,544.64x = 624,865,804,135.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 624,865,804,135.68/903,544.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,571.59
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