Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,201.42, 1,437,445.68 and 309,560.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 958,201.42, 1,437,445.68 and 309,560.88 is: 464,387.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,201.42 : 1,437,445.68 = 309,560.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,201.42/1,437,445.68 = 309,560.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,201.42x = 1,437,445.68 × 309,560.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,201.42x = 444,976,952,451.67 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,976,952,451.67/958,201.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,387.70
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