Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,471.68, 1,191,332.94 and 288,676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 794,471.68, 1,191,332.94 and 288,676 is: 432,877.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794,471.68 : 1,191,332.94 = 288,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794,471.68/1,191,332.94 = 288,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794,471.68x = 1,191,332.94 × 288,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794,471.68x = 343,909,227,787.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,909,227,787.44/794,471.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,877.89
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