Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,564.37, 1,038,905.78 and 243,246.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 692,564.37, 1,038,905.78 and 243,246.12 is: 364,889.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,564.37 : 1,038,905.78 = 243,246.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,564.37/1,038,905.78 = 243,246.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,564.37x = 1,038,905.78 × 243,246.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,564.37x = 252,709,798,814.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,709,798,814.34/692,564.37 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,889.98
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