Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,591.08, 884,016 and 354,111
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 640,591.08, 884,016 and 354,111 is: 488,673.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,591.08 : 884,016 = 354,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,591.08/884,016 = 354,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,591.08x = 884,016 × 354,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,591.08x = 313,039,789,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,039,789,776/640,591.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,673.35
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