Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,414.21, 1,476,704.70 and 274,442.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 984,414.21, 1,476,704.70 and 274,442.94 is: 411,687.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
984,414.21 : 1,476,704.70 = 274,442.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
984,414.21/1,476,704.70 = 274,442.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
984,414.21x = 1,476,704.70 × 274,442.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
984,414.21x = 405,271,179,379.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,271,179,379.82/984,414.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,687.66
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