Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,813.72, 878,437.98 and 397,935
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 636,813.72, 878,437.98 and 397,935 is: 548,922.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,813.72 : 878,437.98 = 397,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,813.72/878,437.98 = 397,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,813.72x = 878,437.98 × 397,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,813.72x = 349,561,217,571.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,561,217,571.30/636,813.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,922.25
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