Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,799.60, 690,386 and 492,799.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 492,799.60, 690,386 and 492,799.60 is: 690,386
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,799.60 : 690,386 = 492,799.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,799.60/690,386 = 492,799.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,799.60x = 690,386 × 492,799.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,799.60x = 340,221,944,645.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,221,944,645.60/492,799.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,386
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