Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,893.87, 533,035.29 and 299,378.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 386,893.87, 533,035.29 and 299,378.08 is: 412,462.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,893.87 : 533,035.29 = 299,378.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,893.87/533,035.29 = 299,378.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,893.87x = 533,035.29 × 299,378.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,893.87x = 159,579,081,692.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,579,081,692.44/386,893.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,462.16
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