Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,746.32, 928,864.20 and 431,650
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 672,746.32, 928,864.20 and 431,650 is: 595,981.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672,746.32 : 928,864.20 = 431,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672,746.32/928,864.20 = 431,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672,746.32x = 928,864.20 × 431,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672,746.32x = 400,944,231,930 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,944,231,930/672,746.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,981.31
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