Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,188.28, 927,420.84 and 400,038
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 672,188.28, 927,420.84 and 400,038 is: 551,934.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672,188.28 : 927,420.84 = 400,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672,188.28/927,420.84 = 400,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672,188.28x = 927,420.84 × 400,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672,188.28x = 371,003,577,991.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,003,577,991.92/672,188.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,934.02
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