Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,876.21, 1,474,827.72 and 343,682.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 983,876.21, 1,474,827.72 and 343,682.99 is: 515,179.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983,876.21 : 1,474,827.72 = 343,682.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983,876.21/1,474,827.72 = 343,682.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983,876.21x = 1,474,827.72 × 343,682.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983,876.21x = 506,873,200,544.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,873,200,544.48/983,876.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,179.85
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