Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,536, 1,282,759.68 and 505,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 929,536, 1,282,759.68 and 505,600 is: 697,728
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
929,536 : 1,282,759.68 = 505,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
929,536/1,282,759.68 = 505,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
929,536x = 1,282,759.68 × 505,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
929,536x = 648,563,294,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,563,294,208/929,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,728
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