Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,471.84, 933,538 and 408,148
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 676,471.84, 933,538 and 408,148 is: 563,248.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,471.84 : 933,538 = 408,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,471.84/933,538 = 408,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,471.84x = 933,538 × 408,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,471.84x = 381,021,667,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,021,667,624/676,471.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,248.38
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