Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,381.76, 942,816.96 and 428,640
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 683,381.76, 942,816.96 and 428,640 is: 591,366.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,381.76 : 942,816.96 = 428,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,381.76/942,816.96 = 428,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,381.76x = 942,816.96 × 428,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,381.76x = 404,129,061,734.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,129,061,734.40/683,381.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,366.47
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