Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,628.32, 1,349,214 and 569,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 977,628.32, 1,349,214 and 569,708 is: 786,247.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
977,628.32 : 1,349,214 = 569,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
977,628.32/1,349,214 = 569,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
977,628.32x = 1,349,214 × 569,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
977,628.32x = 768,658,009,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768,658,009,512/977,628.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,247.69
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