Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,984, 1,233,697.92 and 491,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 893,984, 1,233,697.92 and 491,576 is: 678,374.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
893,984 : 1,233,697.92 = 491,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
893,984/1,233,697.92 = 491,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
893,984x = 1,233,697.92 × 491,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
893,984x = 606,456,288,721.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,456,288,721.92/893,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,374.88
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