Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,400, 847,872 and 331,776
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614,400, 847,872 and 331,776 is: 457,850.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,400 : 847,872 = 331,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,400/847,872 = 331,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,400x = 847,872 × 331,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,400x = 281,303,580,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,303,580,672/614,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,850.88
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