Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,218, 884,921.80 and 358,594
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 641,218, 884,921.80 and 358,594 is: 494,882.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,218 : 884,921.80 = 358,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,218/884,921.80 = 358,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,218x = 884,921.80 × 358,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,218x = 317,327,647,949.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,327,647,949.20/641,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,882.63
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