Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,861.76, 869,287.68 and 361,584
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 629,861.76, 869,287.68 and 361,584 is: 499,030.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,861.76 : 869,287.68 = 361,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,861.76/869,287.68 = 361,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,861.76x = 869,287.68 × 361,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,861.76x = 314,320,516,485.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,320,516,485.12/629,861.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,030.96
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