Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,604.96, 1,408,326 and 432,894
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 938,604.96, 1,408,326 and 432,894 is: 649,534.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,604.96 : 1,408,326 = 432,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,604.96/1,408,326 = 432,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,604.96x = 1,408,326 × 432,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,604.96x = 609,655,875,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,655,875,444/938,604.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,534.04
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