Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,734.68, 1,253,029.50 and 581,619.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 908,734.68, 1,253,029.50 and 581,619.42 is: 801,979.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,734.68 : 1,253,029.50 = 581,619.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,734.68/1,253,029.50 = 581,619.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,734.68x = 1,253,029.50 × 581,619.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,734.68x = 728,786,291,032.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,786,291,032.89/908,734.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,979.18
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