Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,231.98, 890,443 and 354,866
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 645,231.98, 890,443 and 354,866 is: 489,727.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
645,231.98 : 890,443 = 354,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
645,231.98/890,443 = 354,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
645,231.98x = 890,443 × 354,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
645,231.98x = 315,987,945,638 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,987,945,638/645,231.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,727.66
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