Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,448.84, 841,138.50 and 364,417
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 609,448.84, 841,138.50 and 364,417 is: 502,954.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,448.84 : 841,138.50 = 364,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,448.84/841,138.50 = 364,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,448.84x = 841,138.50 × 364,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,448.84x = 306,525,168,754.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,525,168,754.50/609,448.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,954.72
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