Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,439.94, 944,643.66 and 398,126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 684,439.94, 944,643.66 and 398,126 is: 549,481.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,439.94 : 944,643.66 = 398,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,439.94/944,643.66 = 398,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,439.94x = 944,643.66 × 398,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,439.94x = 376,087,201,781.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,087,201,781.16/684,439.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,481.67
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