Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,511.72, 1,474,975.98 and 422,415
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 983,511.72, 1,474,975.98 and 422,415 is: 633,497.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983,511.72 : 1,474,975.98 = 422,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983,511.72/1,474,975.98 = 422,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983,511.72x = 1,474,975.98 × 422,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983,511.72x = 623,051,978,591.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,051,978,591.70/983,511.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,497.26
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