Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,550.18, 976,942 and 399,306
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 650,550.18, 976,942 and 399,306 is: 599,644.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,550.18 : 976,942 = 399,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,550.18/976,942 = 399,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,550.18x = 976,942 × 399,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,550.18x = 390,098,802,252 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,098,802,252/650,550.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,644.45
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