Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,479.20, 1,368,004 and 976,479.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 976,479.20, 1,368,004 and 976,479.20 is: 1,368,004
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
976,479.20 : 1,368,004 = 976,479.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
976,479.20/1,368,004 = 976,479.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
976,479.20x = 1,368,004 × 976,479.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
976,479.20x = 1,335,827,451,516.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,335,827,451,516.80/976,479.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,368,004
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