Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675,938, 932,795.28 and 421,289
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 675,938, 932,795.28 and 421,289 is: 581,379.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675,938 : 932,795.28 = 421,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675,938/932,795.28 = 421,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675,938x = 932,795.28 × 421,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675,938x = 392,976,390,715.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,976,390,715.92/675,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,379.34
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