Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,397.24, 912,732.36 and 389,477
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 661,397.24, 912,732.36 and 389,477 is: 537,480.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661,397.24 : 912,732.36 = 389,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661,397.24/912,732.36 = 389,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661,397.24x = 912,732.36 × 389,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661,397.24x = 355,488,261,375.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,488,261,375.72/661,397.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,480.71
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