Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,694.88, 955,886.22 and 282,876
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 637,694.88, 955,886.22 and 282,876 is: 424,022.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,694.88 : 955,886.22 = 282,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,694.88/955,886.22 = 282,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,694.88x = 955,886.22 × 282,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,694.88x = 270,397,270,368.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,397,270,368.72/637,694.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,022.96
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