Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,407.79, 1,298,160 and 634,897.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 940,407.79, 1,298,160 and 634,897.97 is: 876,427.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940,407.79 : 1,298,160 = 634,897.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940,407.79/1,298,160 = 634,897.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940,407.79x = 1,298,160 × 634,897.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940,407.79x = 824,199,148,735.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 824,199,148,735.20/940,407.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,427.39
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