Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,647.84, 1,422,866.40 and 238,676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 948,647.84, 1,422,866.40 and 238,676 is: 357,987.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
948,647.84 : 1,422,866.40 = 238,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
948,647.84/1,422,866.40 = 238,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
948,647.84x = 1,422,866.40 × 238,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
948,647.84x = 339,604,060,886.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,604,060,886.40/948,647.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,987.49
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