Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930,878.31, 1,393,716 and 502,880.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 930,878.31, 1,393,716 and 502,880.79 is: 752,915.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930,878.31 : 1,393,716 = 502,880.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930,878.31/1,393,716 = 502,880.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930,878.31x = 1,393,716 × 502,880.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930,878.31x = 700,873,003,115.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,873,003,115.64/930,878.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,915.82
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