Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,007.72, 958,634.46 and 244,993
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 639,007.72, 958,634.46 and 244,993 is: 367,536.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,007.72 : 958,634.46 = 244,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,007.72/958,634.46 = 244,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,007.72x = 958,634.46 × 244,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,007.72x = 234,858,732,258.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,858,732,258.78/639,007.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,536.61
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