Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,315.50, 1,359,775.72 and 622,607
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 985,315.50, 1,359,775.72 and 622,607 is: 859,223.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,315.50 : 1,359,775.72 = 622,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,315.50/1,359,775.72 = 622,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,315.50x = 1,359,775.72 × 622,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,315.50x = 846,605,881,702.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 846,605,881,702.04/985,315.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,223.14
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