Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,973.24, 1,233,669.42 and 486,071.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 893,973.24, 1,233,669.42 and 486,071.82 is: 670,771.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
893,973.24 : 1,233,669.42 = 486,071.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
893,973.24/1,233,669.42 = 486,071.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
893,973.24x = 1,233,669.42 × 486,071.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
893,973.24x = 599,651,940,257.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,651,940,257.74/893,973.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,771.69
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