Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,496.72, 1,455,745.08 and 379,106
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 970,496.72, 1,455,745.08 and 379,106 is: 568,659
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
970,496.72 : 1,455,745.08 = 379,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
970,496.72/1,455,745.08 = 379,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
970,496.72x = 1,455,745.08 × 379,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
970,496.72x = 551,881,694,298.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,881,694,298.48/970,496.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,659
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