Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654,847.20, 903,150 and 386,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 654,847.20, 903,150 and 386,316 is: 532,798.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,847.20 : 903,150 = 386,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,847.20/903,150 = 386,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,847.20x = 903,150 × 386,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,847.20x = 348,901,295,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,901,295,400/654,847.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,798.03
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