Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,029.74, 1,408,927.50 and 559,688.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 938,029.74, 1,408,927.50 and 559,688.82 is: 840,656.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,029.74 : 1,408,927.50 = 559,688.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,029.74/1,408,927.50 = 559,688.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,029.74x = 1,408,927.50 × 559,688.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,029.74x = 788,560,969,940.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 788,560,969,940.55/938,029.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,656.68
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