Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,098.56, 1,351,296 and 640,028.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 980,098.56, 1,351,296 and 640,028.16 is: 882,429.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
980,098.56 : 1,351,296 = 640,028.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
980,098.56/1,351,296 = 640,028.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
980,098.56x = 1,351,296 × 640,028.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
980,098.56x = 864,867,492,495.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,867,492,495.36/980,098.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,429.10
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