Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,836.64, 927,288.90 and 429,666
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 618,836.64, 927,288.90 and 429,666 is: 643,828.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,836.64 : 927,288.90 = 429,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,836.64/927,288.90 = 429,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,836.64x = 927,288.90 × 429,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,836.64x = 398,424,512,507.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,424,512,507.40/618,836.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,828.25
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