Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,402.24, 912,739.26 and 389,482
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 661,402.24, 912,739.26 and 389,482 is: 537,487.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661,402.24 : 912,739.26 = 389,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661,402.24/912,739.26 = 389,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661,402.24x = 912,739.26 × 389,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661,402.24x = 355,495,512,463.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,495,512,463.32/661,402.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,487.61
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