Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,842.98, 1,394,764.50 and 368,877.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 929,842.98, 1,394,764.50 and 368,877.48 is: 553,316.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
929,842.98 : 1,394,764.50 = 368,877.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
929,842.98/1,394,764.50 = 368,877.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
929,842.98x = 1,394,764.50 × 368,877.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
929,842.98x = 514,497,213,953.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 514,497,213,953.46/929,842.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,316.23
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