Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,129.08, 1,417,961.46 and 384,507
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 946,129.08, 1,417,961.46 and 384,507 is: 576,259.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,129.08 : 1,417,961.46 = 384,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,129.08/1,417,961.46 = 384,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,129.08x = 1,417,961.46 × 384,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,129.08x = 545,216,107,100.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,216,107,100.22/946,129.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,259.75
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