Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291,908.64, 4,937,364 and 895,940
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,291,908.64, 4,937,364 and 895,940 is: 1,343,774.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,291,908.64 : 4,937,364 = 895,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,291,908.64/4,937,364 = 895,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,291,908.64x = 4,937,364 × 895,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,291,908.64x = 4,423,581,902,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,423,581,902,160/3,291,908.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,343,774.20
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