Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,987.50, 1,402,714.53 and 270,139.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 934,987.50, 1,402,714.53 and 270,139.50 is: 405,276.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934,987.50 : 1,402,714.53 = 270,139.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934,987.50/1,402,714.53 = 270,139.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934,987.50x = 1,402,714.53 × 270,139.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934,987.50x = 378,928,601,776.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,928,601,776.94/934,987.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,276.65
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