Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,481.84, 933,551.80 and 408,158
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 676,481.84, 933,551.80 and 408,158 is: 563,262.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,481.84 : 933,551.80 = 408,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,481.84/933,551.80 = 408,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,481.84x = 933,551.80 × 408,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,481.84x = 381,036,635,584.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,036,635,584.40/676,481.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,262.18
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