Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,899.28, 543,395.16 and 286,422
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 393,899.28, 543,395.16 and 286,422 is: 395,127.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,899.28 : 543,395.16 = 286,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,899.28/543,395.16 = 286,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,899.28x = 543,395.16 × 286,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,899.28x = 155,640,328,517.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,640,328,517.52/393,899.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,127.22
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