Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,641.44, 930,968.64 and 372,816
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 674,641.44, 930,968.64 and 372,816 is: 514,465.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,641.44 : 930,968.64 = 372,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,641.44/930,968.64 = 372,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,641.44x = 930,968.64 × 372,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,641.44x = 347,080,004,490.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,080,004,490.24/674,641.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,465.88
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