Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,306.75, 1,349,380.35 and 945,387
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 978,306.75, 1,349,380.35 and 945,387 is: 1,303,974.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
978,306.75 : 1,349,380.35 = 945,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
978,306.75/1,349,380.35 = 945,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
978,306.75x = 1,349,380.35 × 945,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
978,306.75x = 1,275,686,640,945.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,686,640,945.45/978,306.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,303,974.08
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