Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,504.84, 1,455,893.34 and 339,275.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 970,504.84, 1,455,893.34 and 339,275.08 is: 508,960.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
970,504.84 : 1,455,893.34 = 339,275.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
970,504.84/1,455,893.34 = 339,275.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
970,504.84x = 1,455,893.34 × 339,275.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
970,504.84x = 493,948,329,399.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,948,329,399.97/970,504.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,960.19
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