Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,878.92, 922,992 and 396,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 668,878.92, 922,992 and 396,900 is: 547,685.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,878.92 : 922,992 = 396,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,878.92/922,992 = 396,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,878.92x = 922,992 × 396,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,878.92x = 366,335,524,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,335,524,800/668,878.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,685.86
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