Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,404.48, 1,427,518.08 and 390,744
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 952,404.48, 1,427,518.08 and 390,744 is: 585,669.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,404.48 : 1,427,518.08 = 390,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,404.48/1,427,518.08 = 390,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,404.48x = 1,427,518.08 × 390,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,404.48x = 557,794,124,651.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 557,794,124,651.52/952,404.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,669.36
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