Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,856.60, 388,649 and 276,856.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 276,856.60, 388,649 and 276,856.60 is: 388,649
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,856.60 : 388,649 = 276,856.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,856.60/388,649 = 276,856.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,856.60x = 388,649 × 276,856.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,856.60x = 107,600,040,733.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,600,040,733.40/276,856.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,649
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