Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029,900, 1,544,852.16 and 438,924
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,029,900, 1,544,852.16 and 438,924 is: 658,386.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,029,900 : 1,544,852.16 = 438,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,029,900/1,544,852.16 = 438,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,029,900x = 1,544,852.16 × 438,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,029,900x = 678,072,689,475.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,072,689,475.84/1,029,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,386.92
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