Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,258, 838,016.04 and 338,986
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 607,258, 838,016.04 and 338,986 is: 467,800.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,258 : 838,016.04 = 338,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,258/838,016.04 = 338,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,258x = 838,016.04 × 338,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,258x = 284,075,705,335.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,075,705,335.44/607,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,800.68
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