Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,300.88, 1,341,348 and 927,276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 972,300.88, 1,341,348 and 927,276 is: 1,279,233.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
972,300.88 : 1,341,348 = 927,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
972,300.88/1,341,348 = 927,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
972,300.88x = 1,341,348 × 927,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
972,300.88x = 1,243,799,808,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,243,799,808,048/972,300.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279,233.45
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