Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,987.92, 907,989 and 386,018
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 657,987.92, 907,989 and 386,018 is: 532,684.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,987.92 : 907,989 = 386,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,987.92/907,989 = 386,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,987.92x = 907,989 × 386,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,987.92x = 350,500,097,802 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,500,097,802/657,987.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,684.70
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