Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,468, 1,209,528 and 474,060
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 876,468, 1,209,528 and 474,060 is: 654,203.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
876,468 : 1,209,528 = 474,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
876,468/1,209,528 = 474,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
876,468x = 1,209,528 × 474,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
876,468x = 573,388,843,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,388,843,680/876,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,203.97
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