Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,532.98, 912,955.35 and 389,782
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 661,532.98, 912,955.35 and 389,782 is: 537,922.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661,532.98 : 912,955.35 = 389,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661,532.98/912,955.35 = 389,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661,532.98x = 912,955.35 × 389,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661,532.98x = 355,853,562,233.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,853,562,233.70/661,532.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,922.63
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