Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,340.81, 861,497.62 and 379,198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 624,340.81, 861,497.62 and 379,198 is: 523,236.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,340.81 : 861,497.62 = 379,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,340.81/861,497.62 = 379,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,340.81x = 861,497.62 × 379,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,340.81x = 326,678,174,508.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,678,174,508.76/624,340.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,236.94
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