Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,456.20, 546,026 and 389,456.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 389,456.20, 546,026 and 389,456.20 is: 546,026
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,456.20 : 546,026 = 389,456.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,456.20/546,026 = 389,456.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,456.20x = 546,026 × 389,456.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,456.20x = 212,653,211,061.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,653,211,061.20/389,456.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,026
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