Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,987.28, 926,747.64 and 285,330
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 617,987.28, 926,747.64 and 285,330 is: 427,887.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,987.28 : 926,747.64 = 285,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,987.28/926,747.64 = 285,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,987.28x = 926,747.64 × 285,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,987.28x = 264,428,904,121.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,428,904,121.20/617,987.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,887.29
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