Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387,091, 2,080,636.50 and 389,819
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,387,091, 2,080,636.50 and 389,819 is: 584,728.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,387,091 : 2,080,636.50 = 389,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,387,091/2,080,636.50 = 389,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,387,091x = 2,080,636.50 × 389,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,387,091x = 811,071,639,793.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 811,071,639,793.50/1,387,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,728.50
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