Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,736.64, 938,884 and 288,596
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 625,736.64, 938,884 and 288,596 is: 433,022.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,736.64 : 938,884 = 288,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,736.64/938,884 = 288,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,736.64x = 938,884 × 288,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,736.64x = 270,958,166,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,958,166,864/625,736.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,022.70
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