Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,538.91, 1,413,595.42 and 268,605.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 942,538.91, 1,413,595.42 and 268,605.74 is: 402,847.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
942,538.91 : 1,413,595.42 = 268,605.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
942,538.91/1,413,595.42 = 268,605.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
942,538.91x = 1,413,595.42 × 268,605.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
942,538.91x = 379,699,846,712.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 379,699,846,712.19/942,538.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,847.93
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