Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,864, 841,612.32 and 371,400
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 609,864, 841,612.32 and 371,400 is: 512,532
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,864 : 841,612.32 = 371,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,864/841,612.32 = 371,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,864x = 841,612.32 × 371,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,864x = 312,574,815,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,574,815,648/609,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,532
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