Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,943.28, 873,462 and 346,465
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 632,943.28, 873,462 and 346,465 is: 478,121.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,943.28 : 873,462 = 346,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,943.28/873,462 = 346,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,943.28x = 873,462 × 346,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,943.28x = 302,624,011,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,624,011,830/632,943.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,121.85
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