Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,836.32, 1,227,977.76 and 481,943
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 889,836.32, 1,227,977.76 and 481,943 is: 665,083.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
889,836.32 : 1,227,977.76 = 481,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
889,836.32/1,227,977.76 = 481,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
889,836.32x = 1,227,977.76 × 481,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
889,836.32x = 591,815,285,587.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,815,285,587.68/889,836.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,083.31
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