Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,791.28, 972,498 and 382,677.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 648,791.28, 972,498 and 382,677.12 is: 573,609.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648,791.28 : 972,498 = 382,677.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648,791.28/972,498 = 382,677.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648,791.28x = 972,498 × 382,677.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648,791.28x = 372,152,733,845.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,152,733,845.76/648,791.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,609.33
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