Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,474.56, 1,375,603.20 and 779,712
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 997,474.56, 1,375,603.20 and 779,712 is: 1,075,289.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
997,474.56 : 1,375,603.20 = 779,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
997,474.56/1,375,603.20 = 779,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
997,474.56x = 1,375,603.20 × 779,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
997,474.56x = 1,072,574,322,278.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,072,574,322,278.40/997,474.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,075,289.90
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