Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,994, 1,386,543.96 and 398,682
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 923,994, 1,386,543.96 and 398,682 is: 598,261.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,994 : 1,386,543.96 = 398,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,994/1,386,543.96 = 398,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,994x = 1,386,543.96 × 398,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,994x = 552,790,119,060.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,790,119,060.72/923,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,261.59
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