Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,138.24, 1,010,959.32 and 274,562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 674,138.24, 1,010,959.32 and 274,562 is: 411,741.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,138.24 : 1,010,959.32 = 274,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,138.24/1,010,959.32 = 274,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,138.24x = 1,010,959.32 × 274,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,138.24x = 277,571,012,817.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,571,012,817.84/674,138.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,741.98
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