Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,579.84, 1,296,309.30 and 636,248.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 938,579.84, 1,296,309.30 and 636,248.96 is: 878,748.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,579.84 : 1,296,309.30 = 636,248.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,579.84/1,296,309.30 = 636,248.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,579.84x = 1,296,309.30 × 636,248.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,579.84x = 824,775,443,963.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 824,775,443,963.33/938,579.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,748.31
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