Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,644.68, 1,234,619.30 and 486,748.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 894,644.68, 1,234,619.30 and 486,748.84 is: 671,718.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
894,644.68 : 1,234,619.30 = 486,748.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
894,644.68/1,234,619.30 = 486,748.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
894,644.68x = 1,234,619.30 × 486,748.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
894,644.68x = 600,949,512,116.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,949,512,116.61/894,644.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,718.64
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