Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,530.12, 1,421,688.84 and 414,776.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 947,530.12, 1,421,688.84 and 414,776.92 is: 622,337.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,530.12 : 1,421,688.84 = 414,776.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,530.12/1,421,688.84 = 414,776.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,530.12x = 1,421,688.84 × 414,776.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,530.12x = 589,683,718,253.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 589,683,718,253.57/947,530.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,337.70
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