Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,748.48, 966,870 and 378,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 644,748.48, 966,870 and 378,576 is: 567,715.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,748.48 : 966,870 = 378,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,748.48/966,870 = 378,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,748.48x = 966,870 × 378,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,748.48x = 366,033,777,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,033,777,120/644,748.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,715.61
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