Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,881.92, 1,295,634.24 and 536,448
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 938,881.92, 1,295,634.24 and 536,448 is: 740,285.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,881.92 : 1,295,634.24 = 536,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,881.92/1,295,634.24 = 536,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,881.92x = 1,295,634.24 × 536,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,881.92x = 695,040,396,779.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,040,396,779.52/938,881.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,285.21
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