Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,912.14, 868,159.56 and 475,993
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 628,912.14, 868,159.56 and 475,993 is: 657,067.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,912.14 : 868,159.56 = 475,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,912.14/868,159.56 = 475,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,912.14x = 868,159.56 × 475,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,912.14x = 413,237,873,443.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,237,873,443.08/628,912.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,067.73
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