Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,721.28, 1,424,570.04 and 381,354
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 949,721.28, 1,424,570.04 and 381,354 is: 572,026.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
949,721.28 : 1,424,570.04 = 381,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
949,721.28/1,424,570.04 = 381,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
949,721.28x = 1,424,570.04 × 381,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
949,721.28x = 543,265,483,034.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,265,483,034.16/949,721.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,026.23
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