Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,442.56, 944,397 and 292,664
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 629,442.56, 944,397 and 292,664 is: 439,104.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,442.56 : 944,397 = 292,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,442.56/944,397 = 292,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,442.56x = 944,397 × 292,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,442.56x = 276,391,003,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,391,003,608/629,442.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,104.41
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