Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,199.16, 1,381,798.74 and 359,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 921,199.16, 1,381,798.74 and 359,840 is: 539,760
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921,199.16 : 1,381,798.74 = 359,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921,199.16/1,381,798.74 = 359,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921,199.16x = 1,381,798.74 × 359,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921,199.16x = 497,226,458,601.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,226,458,601.60/921,199.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,760
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