Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,471.68, 1,376,610 and 595,063.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 997,471.68, 1,376,610 and 595,063.68 is: 821,246.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
997,471.68 : 1,376,610 = 595,063.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
997,471.68/1,376,610 = 595,063.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
997,471.68x = 1,376,610 × 595,063.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
997,471.68x = 819,170,612,524.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 819,170,612,524.80/997,471.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 821,246.99
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