Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,463.97, 1,446,750.64 and 290,638.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 964,463.97, 1,446,750.64 and 290,638.34 is: 435,973.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
964,463.97 : 1,446,750.64 = 290,638.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
964,463.97/1,446,750.64 = 290,638.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
964,463.97x = 1,446,750.64 × 290,638.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
964,463.97x = 420,481,202,958.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,481,202,958.40/964,463.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,973.99
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