Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,366.68, 1,470,598.26 and 270,379
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 980,366.68, 1,470,598.26 and 270,379 is: 405,581.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
980,366.68 : 1,470,598.26 = 270,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
980,366.68/1,470,598.26 = 270,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
980,366.68x = 1,470,598.26 × 270,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
980,366.68x = 397,618,886,940.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,618,886,940.54/980,366.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,581.80
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