Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,943.80, 961,415.70 and 286,649.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 640,943.80, 961,415.70 and 286,649.80 is: 429,974.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,943.80 : 961,415.70 = 286,649.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,943.80/961,415.70 = 286,649.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,943.80x = 961,415.70 × 286,649.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,943.80x = 275,589,618,121.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,589,618,121.86/640,943.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,974.70
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