Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,886.48, 868,155.84 and 370,682
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 628,886.48, 868,155.84 and 370,682 is: 511,713.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,886.48 : 868,155.84 = 370,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,886.48/868,155.84 = 370,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,886.48x = 868,155.84 × 370,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,886.48x = 321,809,743,082.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,809,743,082.88/628,886.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,713.57
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