Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388,278, 2,082,585.46 and 391,006
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,388,278, 2,082,585.46 and 391,006 is: 586,556.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,388,278 : 2,082,585.46 = 391,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,388,278/2,082,585.46 = 391,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,388,278x = 2,082,585.46 × 391,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,388,278x = 814,303,410,372.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 814,303,410,372.76/1,388,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,556.45
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