Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,264.76, 909,933.90 and 387,420
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 659,264.76, 909,933.90 and 387,420 is: 534,726.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,264.76 : 909,933.90 = 387,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,264.76/909,933.90 = 387,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,264.76x = 909,933.90 × 387,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,264.76x = 352,526,591,538 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,526,591,538/659,264.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,726.89
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