Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,952.50, 580,428.66 and 253,802
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 386,952.50, 580,428.66 and 253,802 is: 380,702.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,952.50 : 580,428.66 = 253,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,952.50/580,428.66 = 253,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,952.50x = 580,428.66 × 253,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,952.50x = 147,313,954,765.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,313,954,765.32/386,952.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,702.94
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