Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,975.60, 532,666 and 380,975.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 380,975.60, 532,666 and 380,975.60 is: 532,666
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,975.60 : 532,666 = 380,975.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,975.60/532,666 = 380,975.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,975.60x = 532,666 × 380,975.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,975.60x = 202,932,748,949.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,932,748,949.60/380,975.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,666
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