Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,840.76, 1,026,034.56 and 284,757
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 683,840.76, 1,026,034.56 and 284,757 is: 427,249.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,840.76 : 1,026,034.56 = 284,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,840.76/1,026,034.56 = 284,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,840.76x = 1,026,034.56 × 284,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,840.76x = 292,170,523,201.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,170,523,201.92/683,840.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,249.35
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