Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,960.24, 1,372,430.37 and 375,096.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 914,960.24, 1,372,430.37 and 375,096.05 is: 562,639.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
914,960.24 : 1,372,430.37 = 375,096.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
914,960.24/1,372,430.37 = 375,096.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
914,960.24x = 1,372,430.37 × 375,096.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
914,960.24x = 514,793,210,687.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 514,793,210,687.04/914,960.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,639.98
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