Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,393.83, 1,448,324.84 and 291,434.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 965,393.83, 1,448,324.84 and 291,434.88 is: 437,222.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
965,393.83 : 1,448,324.84 = 291,434.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
965,393.83/1,448,324.84 = 291,434.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
965,393.83x = 1,448,324.84 × 291,434.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
965,393.83x = 422,092,375,946.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,092,375,946.42/965,393.83 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,222.99
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