Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,888.17, 1,424,534.28 and 276,016.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 949,888.17, 1,424,534.28 and 276,016.08 is: 413,937.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
949,888.17 : 1,424,534.28 = 276,016.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
949,888.17/1,424,534.28 = 276,016.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
949,888.17x = 1,424,534.28 × 276,016.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
949,888.17x = 393,194,367,791.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,194,367,791.22/949,888.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,937.54
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