Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,073, 1,295,610 and 635,742.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 938,073, 1,295,610 and 635,742.12 is: 878,048.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,073 : 1,295,610 = 635,742.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,073/1,295,610 = 635,742.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,073x = 1,295,610 × 635,742.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,073x = 823,673,848,093.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 823,673,848,093.20/938,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,048.77
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