Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,008.98, 1,281,036 and 373,989.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 854,008.98, 1,281,036 and 373,989.84 is: 560,994.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,008.98 : 1,281,036 = 373,989.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,008.98/1,281,036 = 373,989.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,008.98x = 1,281,036 × 373,989.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,008.98x = 479,094,448,674.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,094,448,674.24/854,008.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,994.63
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