Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,947.76, 1,499,612.64 and 290,028
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 999,947.76, 1,499,612.64 and 290,028 is: 434,952.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
999,947.76 : 1,499,612.64 = 290,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
999,947.76/1,499,612.64 = 290,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
999,947.76x = 1,499,612.64 × 290,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
999,947.76x = 434,929,654,753.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,929,654,753.92/999,947.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,952.38
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