Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,389.20, 1,379,078 and 984,389.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 984,389.20, 1,379,078 and 984,389.20 is: 1,379,078
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
984,389.20 : 1,379,078 = 984,389.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
984,389.20/1,379,078 = 984,389.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
984,389.20x = 1,379,078 × 984,389.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
984,389.20x = 1,357,549,489,157.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,357,549,489,157.60/984,389.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,379,078
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