Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,697.68, 942,701.88 and 249,234
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 628,697.68, 942,701.88 and 249,234 is: 373,714.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,697.68 : 942,701.88 = 249,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,697.68/942,701.88 = 249,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,697.68x = 942,701.88 × 249,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,697.68x = 234,953,360,359.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,953,360,359.92/628,697.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,714.37
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