Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,523.52, 1,479,750.72 and 417,748
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 986,523.52, 1,479,750.72 and 417,748 is: 626,607.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
986,523.52 : 1,479,750.72 = 417,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
986,523.52/1,479,750.72 = 417,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
986,523.52x = 1,479,750.72 × 417,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
986,523.52x = 618,162,903,778.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 618,162,903,778.56/986,523.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,607.37
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