Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,257, 838,014.66 and 338,985
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 607,257, 838,014.66 and 338,985 is: 467,799.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,257 : 838,014.66 = 338,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,257/838,014.66 = 338,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,257x = 838,014.66 × 338,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,257x = 284,074,399,520.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,074,399,520.10/607,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,799.30
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