Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634,434.80, 875,061 and 538,790
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 634,434.80, 875,061 and 538,790 is: 743,140.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,434.80 : 875,061 = 538,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,434.80/875,061 = 538,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,434.80x = 875,061 × 538,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,434.80x = 471,474,116,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 471,474,116,190/634,434.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,140.38
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