Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633,837.96, 950,737.42 and 259,579.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 633,837.96, 950,737.42 and 259,579.08 is: 389,360.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,837.96 : 950,737.42 = 259,579.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,837.96/950,737.42 = 259,579.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,837.96x = 950,737.42 × 259,579.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,837.96x = 246,791,544,805.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,791,544,805.17/633,837.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,360.63
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