Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,727.20, 1,357,594.08 and 601,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 983,727.20, 1,357,594.08 and 601,634 is: 830,285.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983,727.20 : 1,357,594.08 = 601,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983,727.20/1,357,594.08 = 601,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983,727.20x = 1,357,594.08 × 601,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983,727.20x = 816,774,756,726.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,774,756,726.72/983,727.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,285.83
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