Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,461.36, 1,281,504.60 and 566,085
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 928,461.36, 1,281,504.60 and 566,085 is: 781,336.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928,461.36 : 1,281,504.60 = 566,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928,461.36/1,281,504.60 = 566,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928,461.36x = 1,281,504.60 × 566,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928,461.36x = 725,440,531,491 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,440,531,491/928,461.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,336.27
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