Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,781.92, 800,985 and 382,695.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 534,781.92, 800,985 and 382,695.60 is: 573,193.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,781.92 : 800,985 = 382,695.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,781.92/800,985 = 382,695.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,781.92x = 800,985 × 382,695.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,781.92x = 306,533,435,166 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,533,435,166/534,781.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,193.34
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